Federal Register #Project No. 99902094, NRC-2026-1717

NRC Review of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Reactor Construction Permit Application

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced receipt of a construction permit application for a new research reactor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Project Overview: - Application for a single-unit research reactor, named the U. of I. KRONOS Micro Modular Reactor - Proposed location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Champaign, Illinois - Technical Details: - Reactor design: High-temperature gas-cooled reactor - Fuel type: Solid tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel - Application Status: - NRC is conducting an acceptance review covering technical, financial, and environmental aspects - No specific OEMs or vendors identified at this stage - Notable Requirements: - Application includes comprehensive technical, financial, and environmental documentation as required by federal regulations - Public participation and further notices will be provided as the review progresses - No procurement of construction services or reactor components is being solicited at this stage

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received and made publicly available an application for a construction permit from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a single-unit research reactor. The proposed reactor, named the U. of I. KRONOS Micro Modular Reactor, is based on a high-temperature gas-cooled design utilizing solid tri-structural isotropic fuel. The NRC is currently reviewing the application and will provide further notices regarding its acceptability and public participation opportunities.

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