RIC 2022 TH23 Global Approaches to Small Modular Reactor and Advanced Reactor Licensing
Channel: NRCgov
Date: 2022-04-19

TH23  Global Approaches to Small Modular Reactor and Advanced Reactor Licensing

This technical session will bring together international organizations and regulatory authorities that are actively engaged in small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor licensing activities. The panelists will discuss their approaches and activities related to SMRs and advanced reactor technologies, including how their organizations have overcome challenges and moved forward with the deployment of SMR and advanced reactor technologies in their countries.



SESSION CHAIR(S):
 Dan Dorman, Executive Director for Operations, OEDO/NRC e-mail: Dan.Dorman@nrc.gov

SPEAKER(S):
 
Introductory Remarks
Dan Dorman, Executive Director for Operations, OEDO/NRC
Global Approaches to SMR and Advanced Reactor Licensing
Ramzi Jammal, Executive Vice-President and Chief Regulatory Operations Officer, Regulatory Operations Branch, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Global approaches to Small Modular Reactor and Advanced Reactor licensing
Mark Foy, Chief Executive and Chief Nuclear Inspector, Office for Nuclear Regulation, United Kingdom
IAEA’s Perspectives on Global Approaches to SMRs and Advanced Reactors Licensing
Anna Bradford, Director, Division of Nuclear Installation Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
Net Zero Needs Nuclear, Nuclear Regulation Needs Harmonization
Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General, World Nuclear Association

SESSION COORDINATOR(S):
 Shannon Doane, International Relations Officer, International Cooperation and Assistance Branch, OIP/NRC e-mail: Shannon.Doane@nrc.gov