Natrium construction permit to be sought in 2023; operating license in 2026

摘要

TerraPower anticipates submitting an operating license applicationto NRC for its Natrium fast reactor in March 2026, according to aregulatory engagement plan made public June 16.The plan, dated June 8, also said the company anticipatessubmitting a construction permit application in August 2023. Thecompanies elected to submit a separate construction permit andoperating license, instead of a combined license, because theseparate applications would allow construction to begin sooner,they said in the plan.