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Appalachian Power Company
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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 |
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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.
Date | Title |
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Notice 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
Date | Title |
|---|---|
December 13, 2024 | Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) Pre-Submittal Public Meeting |
January 28, 2025 | |
February 28, 2025 | |
May 27, 2025 | Appalachian Power Company (APCo) SMR QAPD Topical Report Revision 0 - NRC Staff Information Needs |
June 25, 2025 | |
June 31, 2025 | Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Joshua Falls Early Site Permit (ESP) Pre-Application Public Meeting |
Contacts
Contacts for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Pre-application Activities | |
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Lead Project Manager | |
Contact a Public Affairs Officer | |
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 08, 2026