NIA Public Comments
In response to the NRC's proposed FY2025 fee rule, NIA urged the agency to better support near-term advanced reactor development. NIA submitted a formal comment recommending that NRC broaden its interpretation of activities eligible for reduced hourly rates under the ADVANCE Act. NIA recommends a more inclusive, plain-language interpretation of the Act. NIA believes that the NRC’s current interpretation of Section 201 is too narrow and should include additional licensing activities such as early site permits, construction permits, design certifications, and standard design approvals.