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Project Information to be Developed by the Applicant for the Initial Meeting with the NRC Staff

To make the most efficient use of the NRC and applicant’s time and resources, the NRC staff requests that future applicants review the following information and complete the identified tasks prior to the first contact with the NRC staff.

Technology, License Class, and Regulatory Approach

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Business Model

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Research and Development; Policy Issues

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Preliminary Timeline

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Once the entirety of the webpages above are reviewed and the prospective applicant has identified the…

  • Technology
  • License Class
  • Regulatory Approach
  • Business Model
  • Research and Development Activities
  • Policy Issues, and
  • Preliminary Timeline

...the prospective applicant is ready for first contact with the NRC. 

As discussed on the NRC fees webpage, every NRC staff hour will be billed to the applicant beyond introductory communications, so the applicant should be well prepared to make the best use of the meeting time with the NRC staff.

When an applicant is ready to interact with the NRC, email Prospective Applicant Inquiries to start the pre-application process.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, April 09, 2025