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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the process of rescinding or revising guidance and policies posted on this webpage in accordance with Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In the interim, any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

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New Facility Licensing

The NRC is engaging with applicants and prospective applicants for initial licensing of new research and test reactors based on advanced reactor technologies. Further details on advanced technologies are available on the NRC’s Advanced Reactors page. The NRC is currently engaged in review activities for the research and test reactor projects listed below. For more information on specific licensing interactions, please select a project.

Abilene Christian University (ACU) Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR)

Kairos Power LLC Hermes Test Reactor

Kairos Power LLC Hermes 2 Test Reactor

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, July 28, 2023