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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed a new regulation, 10 CFR part 57, to create a risk-informed, performance-based framework for rapid licensing and high-volume deployment of microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
What
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed a new regulation, 10 CFR part 57, to create a risk-informed, performance-based framework for rapid licensing and high-volume deployment of microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:54:42 GMT · 3h 11m ago
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Why
The NRC aims to facilitate the rapid licensing and deployment of smaller, simpler, and potentially transportable reactors designed with inherent or passive safety features that differ from the current fleet of large light-water reactors.
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How this affects you
This proposed regulation could significantly impact reactor developers, manufacturers, and utilities by streamlining the licensing process for microreactors, enabling quicker deployment and fostering new business models in the nuclear energy sector.
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