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Who:  Appalachian Power Company (APCo)
What:  Pre-application activities associated with a future early site permit (ESP) application.
When:  December 2024 to Present - in pre-application period with plan for ESP submittal April 2027
Website:  https://appalachianpowersmr.com/

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Project Overview

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is currently engaged in pre-application activities with Appalachian Power Company (APCo) regarding a future ESP that would be at the company-owned Joshua Falls property in Campbell County, Virginia, for a small modular reactor (SMR) (gross electrical output (MWe) to be determined later).

Additional information on pre-application activities can be obtained from ADAMS using a search by Project No. 99902129.

 

 

 

Regulatory Engagement Plan

On March 5, 2025, APCo submitted a non-proprietary notice of intent, regulatory engagement plan (REP) and response to Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2020-02. The table below will give members of the public an opportunity to stay informed on APCo’s latest licensing plans.
 

DateTitle
March 5, 2025Notice of Intent to Pursue an Early Site Permit for Potential Reactor Siting at the Joshua Falls, Virginia, Site with Associated Regulatory Engagement Plan and Response to Regulatory Issue Summary 2020-02

 

 

 

Project Related Documents

DateTitle
December 10, 2024Appalachian Power Company Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) Submittal
December 13, 2024

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) Pre-Submittal Public Meeting

January 28, 2025Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, – APCo ESP QAPD, Revision 0
February 28, 2025NRC Staff’s Completeness Determination for Appalachian Power Tropical Report, "Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program APCo ESP QAPD Revision 0"
February 28, 2025APCo QAPD TR Completeness Determination (NRC 898)
March 5, 2025Notice of Intent to Pursue an Early Site Permit for Potential Reactor Siting at the Joshua Falls, Virginia Site
May 27, 2025Appalachian Power Company (APCo) SMR QAPD Topical Report Revision 0 - NRC Staff Information Needs
May 27, 2025NRC Staff Information Needs Discussion with Appalachian Power Company (APCo) on APCo's Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) Topical Report
June 25, 2025Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, – APCo ESP QAPD, Revision 1
June 31, 2025

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Joshua Falls Early Site Permit (ESP) Pre-Application Public Meeting

July 23, 2025Summary of Meeting APCo QAPD Topical Report NRC Staff Information Needs Discussion with APCo
July 23, 2025Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Joshua Falls Early Site Permit (ESP) Pre-Application Public Meeting
September 8, 2025APCo ESP QAPD, Nuclear Quality Assurance Program Quality Assurance Program Description, Revision 1
December 4, 2025Transmittal E-mail - APCo QAPD Topical Report Safety Evaluation
December 15, 2025Submittal of Approved “-A” Version of Appalachian Power Company Topical Report “Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program,” APCo ESP QAPD-A, Revision 1
January 12, 2026Transmittal Email for the -A Verification Form 896 - APCo ESP QAPD Topical Report
January 12, 2026Topical Report -A Verification for Appalachian Power Company - APCo ESP QAPD Revision 1 (NRC Form 896)
July 16, 2026Presentation Slides for Appalachian Power Company Joshua Falls Early Site Permit Pre-Application Public Meeting
August 31, 2026Request for LIC-116 Preapplication Readiness Assessment Participation and Update to the Joshua Falls Early Site Permit Regulatory Engagement Plan
September 9, 2026Joshua Falls ESP Pre-Application Readiness Assessment Plan
September 15, 2026Summary of Public Meeting with APCo on Joshua Falls Pre-Application July 2026

 

 

 

Contacts

Contacts for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Pre-application Activities
Lead Project ManagerMaggie Chauhan
Contact a Public Affairs Officer

 

 

 

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 29, 2026