Studies
Siting of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
The study, directed by the 2015 state Legislature, will identify possible locations in the state where SMRs could be suitably located, identify permits needed for such a facility, and make recommendations on how the siting and permitting process for SMRs could be streamlined.
SMRs are scalable nuclear power plants using reactors that each have gross power output no greater than three hundred megawatts electric, and where each reactor is designed for factory manufacturing and ease of transport, such as by truck, rail, or barge.
SCOPE OF WORK
The report shall include the following elements:
Identification of possible locations in the state where SMRs could be suitably located
Identification of permits and approvals likely to be needed for such a facility under current state, local, and federal permitting requirements
Identification of studies that would need to be conducted in order to facilitate the siting of SMRs
Recommendations on how the siting and permitting process for SMRs could be streamlined
Recommendations for establishing general or programmatic permits or processes
Consultation with the Washington Military Department (WMD), Washington State Department of Ecology (ECY), and Department of Health (DOH) to get input on their permitting responsibilities as they relate to SMRs
The CONTRACTOR shall, in coordination with EFSEC staff, determine the final scope of this study to consider the extent of external input, including the method of such input, with one or more of the following:
The state agencies listed above
EFSEC staff
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) who would have the final Federal permitting approval for a SMR
Engineering companies developing SMR designs.
Studies
Document Title | Document Date | |
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SMR Press Release | 08/25/2015 | |
SMR Final Report | 01/08/2016 |