In February 2018, NIA's Executive Director, Dr. Ashley Finan, testified before the U.S. House of Represenatives Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy for the hearing "DOE Modernization: Advancing the Economic and National Security Benefits of America's Nuclear Infrastructure"
This report provides recommendations for updating U.S. export controls, specifically Part 810, to promote enhanced nuclear trade and open export markets for advanced nuclear.
Leading on SMRs
This report lays out a vision for how the United States can lead on developing advanced nuclear technologies through new policies.
NIA's public comment to DOE's request for information on reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs. (Comment ID: DOE-HQ-2017-0016-0021)
In this report, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance is pursuing clarification of the meaning of “major portions” for a standard design approval under 10 CFR Part 52, Subpart E. A definition of “major portions” will make the process more predictable for advanced nuclear technology developers. This report serves as a foundation for more detailed guidance.
In March 2017, Dr. Ashley Finan, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the "Hearing on S. 512, The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act"
Strategies for Advanced Reactor Licensing
NRC's existing licensing processes were orignally developed to handle large, conventional light water reactors. New advanced reactor technologies under development may struggle to go through this process, despite safety and other potential benefits. This report describes how a new licensing system can authorize and unlock the next generation of nuclear power.
In April 2016, Dr. Ashley Finan testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety for its hearing "Enabling Advanced Reactors"
This document outlines the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Program, which is designed to assist reactor developers by offsetting a portion of their licensing costs with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It highlights key factors for implementing the program and outlines how funding can be strategically allocated across various licensing activities, with the overarching aim of reducing financial barriers and facilitating the deployment of advanced reactors.