Westinghouse AP300
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Project Overview
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is currently engaged in pre-application activities with WEC regarding a design certification application for the Westinghouse AP300 SMR. The AP300 SMR is a 300 MWe class, Generation III+, one-loop PWR based on AP1000® reactor proven components, technology, and licensing basis.
Additional information on pre-application activities can be obtained from ADAMS using a search by docket number 99902111.
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Regulatory Engagement Plan
On February 29, 2024, WEC submitted a non-proprietary periodic update to their regulatory engagement plan. The table below will give members of the public an opportunity to stay informed on WEC’s latest licensing plans.
White Papers
The below table provides the white papers that WEC has submitted for the NRC staff to review. This table will be updated to include all white papers submitted along with the feedback letter.
| Title | Pre-Application Meeting Materials | Reference | Status/Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Description Overview - Proprietary | ML23310A144 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| 1E Power System and Safety | ML23340A168 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Core Design & Fuel Cycle | ML24031A570 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Nuclear Steam Supply System Configuration & Layout | ML24040A211 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| I&C Concept of Operations | ML24078A368 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Fuel Handling and Storage | ML24052A273 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Safety Classification and Seismic Categorization | ML24170B035 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Licensing Application Approach | No longer planned. | N/A | N/A |
| Safety Analysis Codes and Methods | ML24284A289 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Probabilistic Risk Assessment | ML24302A205 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Emergency Planning Zone Definition | ML24276A227 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
| Governing Design Codes & Standards | ML24263A180 | Affidavit | Feedback Completed |
Contacts
| Contacts for Westinghouse AP300 | |
|---|---|
| Safety Project Manager | Patrick Boyle |
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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2026
