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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.
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.
Title | Date Submitted |
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AP300 SMR Pre-Application Regulatory Engagement Plan Periodic Update – February 2024 | 02/29/2024 |
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 |
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Design Description Overview - Proprietary | |||
1E Power System and Safety | |||
Core Design & Fuel Cycle | |||
Nuclear Steam Supply System Configuration & Layout | |||
I&C Concept of Operations | |||
Fuel Handling and Storage | |||
Safety Classification and Seismic Categorization | |||
Licensing Application Approach | Meeting scheduled 12/19/2024 | TBD | TBD |
Safety Analysis Codes and Methods | TBD | ||
Probabilistic Risk Assessment | TBD | ||
Emergency Planning Zone Definition | TBD | ||
Governing Design Codes & Standards | TBD |
Contacts
Contacts for Westinghouse AP300 | |
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Safety Project Manager | |
Contact a Public Affairs Officer | |
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, January 29, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, January 29, 2026