Draft Interim Staff Guidance: NRC Application Pathway for Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War
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This draft guidance helps streamline the approval process for commercial reactor designs previously tested by the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War. It aims to leverage existing safety data to expedite Nuclear Regulatory Commission reviews and approvals, making it easier for developers to align their work with regulatory requirements.
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Key Changes
- Provides a streamlined pathway for reactor design approvals
- Leverages existing safety data from prior DOE or DOW authorizations
- Facilitates alignment with NRC requirements
Obligations
What this law requires
Developers must submit applications for NRC approval that leverage prior DOE or DOW authorizations to facilitate the review of reactor designs.
Applicants seeking NRC approval for commercial reactor designs must leverage existing safety data from prior U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War authorizations.
Developers must refer to Docket ID NRC-2026-0760 when contacting the NRC for information regarding the application process.
Developers must produce applications that address safety functions by incorporating pertinent information previously reviewed by the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War.
Comments on the draft ISG must be submitted by stakeholders by May 18, 2026.