Federal Register #NRC20260760

NRC Requests Comment on Draft Guidance for Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by DOE or Department of War

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on draft guidance for streamlining the review of reactor designs previously authorized by the Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of War (DOW): - Government Buyer: - Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Purpose: - Request for public input on draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) DANU-ISG-2026-XX - Guidance outlines an application pathway for reactor designs with prior DOE or DOW authorization - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory guidance document - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Guidance aims to maximize use of previously accepted information and safety analyses from DOE or DOW - Supports efficient and effective NRC reviews by leveraging overlap in requirements - Seeks stakeholder feedback to refine the regulatory process - No part numbers, quantities, or purchase requirements are included, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comment on draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) DANU-ISG-2026-XX. This guidance aims to streamline NRC reviews by leveraging prior authorizations from the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War for demonstration reactor designs. The ISG provides a roadmap to NRC requirements to support efficient reviews of applications that propose to use information from prior DOE or DOW authorizations. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

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