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The NRC's strategic transformation and modernization enables the safe deployment of Advanced Reactors

Spotlight: Kairos-Hermes

Hermes is a small modular molten salt reactor using floating spheres of silicon-carbide-protected fuel.

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Abilene Christian University-MSRR

The Molten Salt Research Reactor uses fuel dissolved in flowing molten salts.

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US NRC – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission MOC

The two agencies signed a memorandum of cooperation to increase regulatory cooperation

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Modernizing Regulations: 10 CFR Part 53

Part 53 shifts regulatory requirements to be modern and technology-inclusive. Essential for advanced reactors.

Learn More About 10 CFR Part 53

Advanced Reactors (non-LWR designs)

The NRC refers to non-light water reactor (non-LWR) designs as advanced reactors. These reactors will use different technologies from existing operating reactors such as passive safety features, using different fuel or coolant, or scaling the entire reactor smaller.

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Regulatory Activities Integrated Schedule • Project Status and Dashboards
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Applicants • Pre-Applicants • International Partners
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Meetings • Engagement
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Modernizing How We Regulate

Vision • Rulemaking • Guidance • Policy
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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, November 17, 2023