Final rule · Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC to use prior Energy and War Department approvals in reactor design reviews
Official title: NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations so it can directly use earlier authorizations of demonstration reactors by the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War. These can be used in NRC licensing reviews of commercial reactor applications that reference those designs. The rule gives applicants an additional way to show that their reactor designs perform required safety functions. The NRC says this improves review efficiency, where applicable, and supports safe and secure use of civilian nuclear energy technologies.
Details
- Agency
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Document type
- Final rule
- Published
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Comments due
- No comment period stated
- Document number
- 2026-21801
- Docket
- NRC-2025-1503
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3150-AL60
- Who is affected
- Commercial reactor license applicants
- Demonstration reactor designs authorized by the Department of Energy or Department of War
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing reviews
- Where
- Nationwide
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