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New Reactors Will There Be a Second Wave?

New Reactors Will There Be a Second Wave?. David Mathews, Director Division of New Reactor Licensing Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Information Conference March 10, 2009. New Reactor Licensing – The Regulator’s Perspective.

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New Reactors Will There Be a Second Wave?

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  1. New Reactors Will There Be a Second Wave? David Mathews, Director Division of New Reactor Licensing Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Information Conference March 10, 2009

  2. New Reactor Licensing – The Regulator’s Perspective • Maintain safety of licensed plants • Predictable licensing process • Meaningful public participation • Enhanced safety for future plants • Independent and credible regulator

  3. Part 52 Licensing Processes • Licensing Processes: • Early Site Permit (ESP) • Design Certification (DC) • Combined License (COL) • Provide a predictable licensing process • Resolve safety and environmental issues before authorizing construction • Provide for timely & meaningful public participation • Encourage standardization of nuclear plant designs • Reduce financial risk to nuclear plant licensees

  4. New Reactor Application Docketed • 3 Design Certifications (DC) and 1 DC Amendment • 17 Combined License Applications • South Texas, Bellefonte, Calvert Cliffs, North Anna, Lee, Shearon Harris, Grand Guld,Vogtle, Summer, Levy County (w/LWA), Callaway, Victoria, Fermi, Comanche Peak, River Bend, Nine Mile Point, and Bell Bend • 1 Early Site Permit/Limited Work Authorization - Vogtle

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