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Westinghouse AP300

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Who:  Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
 
What:  Pre-Application activities associated with a future design certification application.
 
When:  May 2023 to Present
 
Website:  https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/energy-systems/ap300-smr

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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.

TitleDate Submitted
AP300 SMR Pre-Application Regulatory Engagement Plan Periodic Update – February 202402/29/2024
AP300 SMR Pre-Application Regulatory Engagement Plan Periodic Update – June 202606/11/2026

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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.

TitlePre-Application Meeting MaterialsReferenceStatus/Report
Design Description Overview - ProprietaryML23310A144AffidavitFeedback Completed
1E Power System and SafetyML23340A168AffidavitFeedback Completed
Core Design & Fuel CycleML24031A570AffidavitFeedback Completed
Nuclear Steam Supply System Configuration & LayoutML24040A211AffidavitFeedback Completed
I&C Concept of OperationsML24078A368AffidavitFeedback Completed
Fuel Handling and StorageML24052A273AffidavitFeedback Completed
Safety Classification and Seismic CategorizationML24170B035AffidavitFeedback Completed
Licensing Application ApproachNo longer planned.N/AN/A
Safety Analysis Codes and MethodsML24284A289AffidavitFeedback Completed
Probabilistic Risk AssessmentML24302A205AffidavitFeedback Completed
Emergency Planning Zone DefinitionML24276A227AffidavitFeedback Completed
Governing Design Codes & StandardsML24263A180AffidavitFeedback Completed

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Contacts

Contacts for Westinghouse AP300
Safety Project ManagerPatrick Boyle
Contact a Public Affairs Officer

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2026