ML22196A034
| ML22196A034 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/21/2022 |
| From: | NRC/OCM |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML22189A092 | List: |
| References | |
| M220721 | |
| Download: ML22196A034 (6) | |
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KAIROS POWER PERSPECTIVE ON 10 CFR PART 53 NRC COMMISSION BRIEFING 21 JULY 2022
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Kairos Powers mission is to enable the worlds transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving peoples quality of life while protecting the environment.
In order to achieve this mission, we must prioritize our efforts to focus on a clean energy technology that is affordable and safe.
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NRC Review Status
- Hermes Construction Permit Application submitted, accepted, under review
- Eight topical reports approved; three under review
- Includes ACRS review
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Key Perspectives on Part 53
- Additional regulatory burden (compared to existing framework) will discourage adoption
- Distinction between frameworks overstated
- Risk-informed approaches need not elevate significance of PRA tool within licensing basis 4
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Key Perspectives on Part 53
- Part 53 not required to license advanced reactors Pathway through existing framework well understood Additional burden (e.g., exemptions) also understood
- Future use of Part 53 - depends on reduction of burden Motivation to convert existing licensing basis to Part 53 New designs likely to select least burdensome pathway
- Part 53 must remain voluntary
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