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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
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.

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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
March 5, 2025 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

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Project Related Documents

Date Title
December 13, 2024 Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) Pre-Submittal Public Meeting
January 28, 2025 Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, – APCo ESP QAPD, Revision 0
February 28, 2025 NRC Staff’s Completeness Determination for Appalachian Power Tropical Report, "Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program APCo ESP QAPD Revision 0"
May 27, 2025 Appalachian Power Company (APCo) SMR QAPD Topical Report Revision 0 - NRC Staff Information Needs
June 25, 2025 Quality Assurance Program Description for Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, – APCo ESP QAPD, Revision 1

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Contacts

Contacts for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) Pre-application Activities
Lead Project Manager
Associate Project Manager		 Prosanta Chowdhury
Stacy Joseph
Contact a Public Affairs Officer

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, July 10, 2025