Summary
New Reactors. Landing page for new reactor licensing, highlighting design certifications such as NuScale.
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NRC overview of non-light water designs and small modular reactors using passive safety and innovative technology. -
NRC employs a combination of regulatory requirements, licensing, and oversight to regulate new reactors. -
Large Light Water Reactors (LWR) are reactors generating at least 700 MWe using ordinary water as coolant.