Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket NRC-2017-0029 Proposed Rule

2021-18071: NuScale Small Modular Reactor Design Certification

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Summary

On July 1, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued for public comment proposed amendments to its regulations to certify the NuScale standard design for a small modular reactor. The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on August 30, 2021. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period by an additional 45 days to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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