Project OverviewThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) engaged in pre-application interactions with Abilene Christian University (ACU) starting in August 2020. ACU’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) mission is to provide global solutions to...
Who: Abilene Christian University (ACU)
What: Application for a construction permit for a molten salt research reactor (MSRR)
When: August 12, 2022 (date of application submittal)
Where: Abilene, TexasWe...
Project OverviewIn March 2020, Abilene Christian University (ACU) submitted to the NRC a Letter of Intent to submit an application for a construction permit for a non-power molten salt reactor. In May 2022, ACU submitted a Regulatory Engagement Plan related to this proje...
Project Target DatesFinal Safety Evaluation target issuance – 9/30/2024Request for Additional Information Extension Request (1/29/2024)Request for Additional Information Extension Request (2/29/2024)Request for Additional Information Extension Request for Question No. 2...
The following table provides access to the construction permit application for the MSRR and other documents that Abilene Christian University has submitted to support the review of the application.This page includes links to files in non-HTML format. See Plugins, Viewers,...
October 14, 2020 APPLICANT: Abilene Christian University SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2020, MEETING WITH ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (EPID NO. L-2020-LRM-0081) On September 29, 2020, a Category 1 public meeting was held between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Com...
Educating Students for Christian Service and Leadership Throughout the World Office of the President 206 Hardin Admlnistration Building, ACU Box 29100, Abilene, Texas 79699-9100 325-674-2412 • Fax325-674-2958 March 20, 2020 Mr.HoNieh Director, Office ofNuclear Reactor Regulati...
November 20, 2020 APPLICANT: Abilene Christian University SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020, CLOSED MEETING WITH ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (EPID NOS. L-2020-LRM-0081 AND L-2020-NFN-0000) On November 3, 2020, a closed meeting was held between the U.S. Nuclear ...
September 16, 2020Title: Forthcoming Meeting with Abilene Christian University andthe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionSeptember 29, 2020, 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM Date(s) and Time(s):Location: WebinarCategory: This is a Category 1 meeting. The public is invited to observe this m...
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 16, 2020 Dr. Rusty Towell Director of NEXT Lab Abilene Christian University ACU Box 27963 Abilene, TX 79699 SUBJECT: ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY – ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT NUMBER 99902088 (EPI...
Educating Students for Christian Service and Leadership Throughout the World Office of the President 206 Hardin Administration Building, ACU Box 29100, Abflene, Texas 79699-9100 325-674-2412 • Fax 325-674-2958 July 24, 2020 Mr.HoNieh Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulat...
ACU Science and Engineering Research CenterDesign & Planned ConstructionDr. Rusty Towell, NEXT Lab DirectorNovember 10, 2020NRC Project Number 99902088 supporting pre-application licensing activities Meeting FocusGain an understanding of the regulatory intent of 10 CFR 50.10(a...
NEXT LaboratoryQuality Assurance Program DescriptionSteve VandersliceNEXT Laboratory, Abilene Christian UniversityNovember 19, 2020Meeting Focus• Basis:• Discuss the Basis of the ACU NEXT Lab Quality Assurance Program• Scope:• Describe the ACU NEXT Lab Quality Assurance Scope•...
No: 22-035 August 24, 2022
CONTACT: Scott Burnell, 301-415-8200
NRC Makes Available Construction Permit
for Abilene Christian University Research Reactor
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received a construction permit application from
Abilene Christian Universi...
Nuclear Security and SafeguardsNRC Project Number 99902088 supporting pre-application licensing activities Dr. Rusty TowellNEXT Lab Director, Abilene Christian UniversityNovember 3, 202011/3/20 Safeguard and Security 2Topics• ACU Police Department & campus security infrastruct...
From: Rusty TowellTo: Helvenston, EdwardCc: Casto, Greg; Gavello, Molly-Kate; Adams, Alexander; Tony Hill; Steve VandersliceSubject: [External_Sender] Re: LOI and REP from ACUDate: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 3:54:39 PMHello Ed,Yes. Your suggestion is excellent. Please add thes...
Introductions, Licensing Pathway and Technical SummaryNRC Project Number 99902088 supporting pre-application licensing activities Dr. Rusty TowellNEXT Lab Director, Abilene Christian UniversitySeptember 29, 2020Introductions9/29/20First Public Meeting to Discuss Licensing Topi...
Potential Security MeasuresBeth Reed, NRRNovember 3, 2020Security Regulations and Guidance• 10 CFR Part 73 “Physical Security of Plants and Materials”– SGI Program: 10 CFR 73.21, 22, and 23; Regulatory Guide 5.79 (ML103270219); Order EA-06-203 (ML062350289)– Physical security ...
October 26, 2020Title: Meeting with Abilene Christian Universityon its Molten Salt Research Reactor ProjectNovember 10, 2020, 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM Date(s) and Time(s):The time of the meeting is local to the jurisdiction where the meeting is being held.Location: WebinarCategory...
October 23, 2020Title: Forthcoming Meeting with Abilene Christian Universityand the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNovember 19, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Date(s) and Time(s):The time of the meeting is local to the jurisdiction where the meeting is being held.Location: Webi...
November 30, 2020Title: Meeting with Abilene Christian Universityon its Molten Salt Research Reactor ProjectDecember 10, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Date(s) and Time(s):The time of the meeting is local to the jurisdiction where the meeting is being held.Location: WebinarCategor...
Amber Johnson, Secretary, National Organizaiton of Test, Research and Training Reactors and Director, Nuclear Reactor and Radiation Facilities, University of MarylandRusty Towell, Director, Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT), Abilene Christian UniversityCaleb Brooks, D...
Below is a summary of all Advanced Reactor (non-LWR and LWR) applicants, vendors, and research/test reactors that have notified the NRC of their intent to engage, along with a history of those interactions.The table of contents is arranged by technology and is linked to each a...
Andrew Griffith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of EnergySander van Til, Lead Scientist, Nuclear Fuel Research & Innovation, Nuclear Research and Consultancy GroupJennifer Wheeler, Director of R...