Forging Near-Term Pathways for Licensing Advanced Reactors

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been working for several years to modernize its regulatory framework to more efficiently review emerging reactor designs. This comes at a critical time, with the world in dire need of additional carbon-free energy to fight climate change and multiple advanced-reactor technologies on the cusp of entering the market. If we can get smart, regulatory pathways in place, the next ten years will be an incredibly exciting time for this emerging technology and for climate.

Please join Third Way and Breakthrough Institute for a virtual event on Wednesday, October 13, at 3:00 PM ET to explore how the first steps in the industry can guide how advanced reactor technologies are regulated and licensed. Trailblazing advanced reactor companies will discuss their licensing strategies and applicable lessons for other developers. We’ll also hear perspectives from former NRC commissioners on how the Commission can best enable the licensing and deployment of new technologies.

Opening and Closing Remarks

Josh Freed, Senior Vice President, Climate and Energy Program, Third Way

Ted Nordhaus, Founder and Executive Director, The Breakthrough Institute

Panelists

Caroline Cochran, Founder and COO, Oklo Inc.

Peter Hastings, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Quality, Kairos Power

Ray Rothrock, Partner-Emeritus, Venrock

Amy Roma, Partner, Hogan Lovells

Panel with Former NRC Commissioners

The Hon. Stephen Burns, Senior Visiting Fellow, Third Way; Former NRC Chairman

The Hon. William D. Magwood IV, Director-General, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency; Former NRC Commissioner

The Hon. William C. Ostendorff, Former NRC Commissioner

Moderators

Adam Stein, Senior Nuclear Analyst, The Breakthrough Institute

Alan Ahn, Senior Resident Fellow, Climate and Energy Program, Third Way