§ 170.20 Average cost per professional staff-hour.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, fees for permits, licenses, amendments, renewals, special projects, 10 CFR part 55 re-qualification and replacement examinations and tests, other required reviews, approvals, and inspections under §§ 170.21 and 170.31 will be calculated using the professional staff-hour rate of $318 per hour.

(b) For advanced nuclear reactor applicants:

(1) Prior to October 1, 2025, fees under § 170.21 will be calculated using the professional staff-hour rate of $318 per hour.

(2) Effective on October 1, 2025, fees under § 170.21 relating to the review of the submitted application for the advanced nuclear reactor applicant will be calculated using the reduced hourly rate of $148 per hour.

(c) For advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants:

(1) Prior to October 1, 2025, fees under § 170.21 will be calculated using the professional staff-hour rate of $318 per hour.

(2) Effective on October 1, 2025, fees under § 170.21 relating to the review of submitted materials as described in the licensing project plan will be calculated using the reduced hourly rate of $148 per hour.

(3) Paragraph (c) of this section shall cease to be effective on September 30, 2030.

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