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The NRC is shutdown due to the lapse in appropriations. Exempted activities to maintain critical health and safety activities and progress on critical activities, including activities outlined in Executive Order 14300, as described in the OMB Approved NRC Lapse Plan will continue.

Prospective Applicant Landing Page

Welcome to the NRC’s landing page for prospective applicants. These pages were designed to provide information, guidance, and support for applicants who are currently in the development process of a nuclear reactor design or reactor-related project that have not yet contacted the NRC. These pages will discuss the steps necessary for an applicant to take before reaching out to the NRC and will also provide the appropriate way to contact the NRC for a project. These pages can also be used as a resource for those who have contacted the NRC and are looking for additional details on specific topics.

Please read each of the sets of webpages below in the shown order before approaching the NRC.