On June 11-13, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) supported a regional conference in the Republic of Korea sponsored by the U.S. Department of State under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. The conference was titled “South, Central, and East Asia FIRST Regional Conference on Advancing the Safe and Secure Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).” The conference objective was to help officials in the region better understand the role of nuclear energy...
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From February 13-29, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a three-week consultation with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA). The objective of the consultation was to support PAA’s preparations for the anticipated receipt of a construction license application for three Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors.The consultation, held in Warsaw, Poland, was conducted by senior NRC Managers, Ms. Sabrina Atack and Mr. Brian Smith, who were supported by virtual presentations from NRC staff; the NRC...
On February 19-23, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) supported a training course on small modular reactors (SMRs). The training course was hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and was titled, “Interregional Training Course on Safety Aspects of SMRs and other Innovative Reactors”. The purpose of the training course was to provide an overview of the safety aspects of five SMR and advanced technology types, namely, water cooled SMRs, high-temperature gas reactors, sodium fast reactors, lead fast...