W15  New Reactor Construction, Commissioning, and Transition to Operations

During this session, the NRC will provide an update on construction inspection activities at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4. The NRC and Southern Nuclear Operating Company will discuss plans for the transition from construction to operation. Regulators from the United Arab Emirates and China (NNSA) will share lessons learned associated with commissioning for new reactors.

 

• Welcome Remarks
  Paul Krohn, Deputy Director, Division of Construction Inspection and Operational Programs, NRO/NRC
• Regional Perspectives on New Construction Activities
  William Jones, Director, Division of Construction Oversight, RII/NRC
• Vogtle 3 & 4 Update
  David Jones, Vice President, , Nuclear Department Technical Support, Southern Nuclear - Vogtle 3&4
• New Reactor, Construction, Commissioning and Transition to Operation
  Christer Viktorsson, Director General, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, United Arab Emirates
• China's Regulatory Approach on New Reactor Commissioning and Transition to Operation
  Shirong Zhou, Deputy Director General for Department II, National Nuclear Security Administration