Key Issue: Modernize Oversight
The strong oversight processes, which have evolved over the past 40 years, have contributed to the high levels of safety and reliability achieved by the operating fleet. Innovative design features and safety enhancements of advanced reactors must be met with further evolution of these oversight processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Priority
2
Status
Under Evaluation
Develop guidance on modernizing regulatory oversight: The guidance will modernize the oversight of advanced reactors during the construction and operation phases. The focus will be to reduce unnecessary burden and gain efficiencies while retaining elements necessary to achieve outcomes related to safety and reliability.
Action Owner: NGOs, Industry Groups
Need Date: 2024