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NRC RIN: 3150-AI83 Publication ID: Fall 2022 
Title: U.S. Advanced Pressurized Water Reactor (US-APWR) Design Certification [NRC-2010-0133] 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would amend the NRC's regulations to incorporate the U.S. Advanced Pressurized-Water Reactor (US-APWR) standard plant design.  The rulemaking would add a new appendix for the initial certification of the US-APWR standard plant design.  This action would allow applicants intending to construct and operate a nuclear power plant to reference this design certification rule in future applications. 

 
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 52   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201    42 U.S.C. 5841   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  To Be Determined 
Additional Information: The NRC staff is completing the design certification safety evaluation report that will form the regulatory basis for this rulemaking. The NRC is reviewing the design certification application at a reduced pace, per the applicant's request.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Ilka Berrios
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards,
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone:301 415-2404
Email: ilka.berrios@nrc.gov