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NRC advisors give nod to Hermes construction permit

June 2, 2023, 12:00PMNuclear News

A rendering of the Hermes low-power demonstration reactor. (Image: Kairos Power)

Having completed its review of the construction permit application for Kairos Power’s Hermes test reactor early last month, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) recently submitted its conclusions to the agency, recommending approval.

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NRC advisors give nod to Hermes construction permit

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