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NRC unveils Part 53 final rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized its new regulatory framework for advanced reactors that officials believe will accelerate, simplify, and reduce burdens in the new reactor licensing process.
The final rule arrives more than a year ahead of an end-of-2027 deadline set in the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA), the 2019 law that formally directed the NRC to develop a new, technology-inclusive regulatory approach. The resulting rule—10 CFR Part 53, “Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors”—is commonly referred to as Part 53.
David L. Giefer, Andre B. Jeffries
Nuclear Technology | Volume 87 | Number 3 | November 1989 | Pages 641-647
Technical Paper | TMI-2: Remote Technology and Engineering / Nuclear Safety | doi.org/10.13182/NT89-A27716
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All remotely controlled devices in use or planned for use at Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) from 1982 to the present had common features. These features were proven to be desirable for remote applications in the harsh environment at TMI-2. Remote devices, such as remote reconnaissance vehicle, LOUIE, and automated cutting equipment system, have been successfully implemented to perform tasks to reduce the level of radiation in various areas of the facility. Implementation of each of these devices required careful planning, design, and fabrication of systems needed to support the remote device operation. These devices were used primarily in the reactor building basement, the seal injection valve room, the makeup demineralizer room, and the reactor vessel. Remotely controlled robotic equipment at TMI-2 has helped work performance considerably and minimized radiation exposure to personnel.