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Post by mavsman53 on Sept 28, 2022 16:31:03 GMT -6
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Post by rc on Sept 28, 2022 19:55:25 GMT -6
All I can see is a blank post since my protection software blocks most images. What is the post about? Sure enjoy your knowledgeable sports posts, thank you.
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Post by mavsman53 on Sept 28, 2022 20:43:53 GMT -6
For those unable to read the post-
Dear Dr. Towell: The purpose of this email is to inform you that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is pausing its acceptance review of the Abilene Christian University (ACU) application for a construction permit of a molten salt research reactor (MSRR), which was submitted on August 12, 2022 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML22227A202), along with the corresponding Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR).
Based on communications with you and your staff, the NRC staff understands that changes were made to the PSAR prior to the submittal that did not fully reflect interactions with the NRC during pre-submittal engagement. Therefore, you intend to supplement the ACU application. The NRC staff determined that the information described in the enclosure to this communication is needed to complete the acceptance review of the PSAR and to begin the detailed technical review of the application, if docketed. Therefore, the NRC staff will pause its acceptance review of the application to allow ACU sufficient time to provide the additional information. To support the timely completion of the acceptance review, the NRC staff requests the supplemental information by October 24, 2022. Any request for additional time to provide the supplemental information should include the reason for requesting the additional time and a proposed date to provide the information to support an informed decision on the request by the staff.
The NRC staff discussed the enclosure and the time frame for providing a supplement with you, Timothy Head, and Jordan Robison of ACU on September 22, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Rivera at (301) 415-7190 or by electronic mail at Richard.Rivera@nrc.gov, or Edward Helvenston at (301) 415-4067 or by electronic mail at Edward.Helvenston@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Richard Rivera, Project Manager Advanced Reactor Licensing Branch 1 Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Post by rc on Sept 29, 2022 8:10:44 GMT -6
Thank you mavsman53. This must have just happened because I had not heard about it. Such things are not unusual, but I just did not know about it. I am sure this will be straightened out. Regards,
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Post by rc on Sept 30, 2022 19:20:04 GMT -6
This is essentially a non-event. It is already handled and all back on schedule.
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Post by bucfan on Feb 21, 2023 19:18:40 GMT -6
If you haven't listened to this podcast, it is well worth your time. I have a better understanding of what is planned plus Rusty is a great representative for ACU.
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Post by rc on Feb 21, 2023 22:07:05 GMT -6
And Rusty has another one called Titans of Nuclear. I also nominated Dr. Tim Head, the department chair, to give the invited lecture at this year's Texas Academy of Science Meeting in March and he will discuss the research reactor.
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Post by rc on Mar 5, 2023 21:41:54 GMT -6
Dr. Head did a great job with his talk. Very impressive. A lot of surprised people about ACU's ascension in the world of engineering and physics, but all were happy it was in Texas.
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Post by Outsider on Jul 11, 2023 6:53:10 GMT -6
RC, do you know how the licensing is going for the NEXT lab? I know there are several different ones: the actual building itself, ability to build the reactor, the ability to operate the reactor and the ability to purchase the needed uranium. With the physical building almost done and ready for occupancy, I was wondering about the over-all progress.
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Post by rc on Jul 11, 2023 18:24:01 GMT -6
Two key steps are required: a license to build the reactor and then a license to turn it on or operate it. The NRC gave ACU a great time line and we are well on our way. I would say ACU is clearly in the lead to host the first advanced research reactor in the USA, an amazing thing. The hope is by the end of 2025 or early 2026 to go live. Remember, the DOE has promised to provide the fuel and to pick it up at the end of life. The team is also currently working on designing the next phase which will be commercial reactor designs. Imagine, a reactor that will fit on a flat bed 18 wheeler, then taken to a site and buried and then fueled. It is truly a revolutionary concept. Also note for a few years now the team has been building and operating molten salt test loops to gain the experience and invent the technologies to deploy in today's time frame. There are patents and patents pending on wonderful new approaches. BTW, 13 Nuclear Regulatory People came to Abilene while the SERC was being built -- that is amazing. This is a technology the country needs and it sure seems like the key agencies are being cooperative. Of course, under the prior administration, two laws were enacted to cause the regulatory authority to do more and faster evaluation of advanced reactors. ACU is benefitting from that. Later this week, I will head up to the U of Wisconsin to give a talk to a group of physicists coming in from around the country and will show slides of the new building and NEXT Lab and Natura. Rusty Towell and his team are generating a huge amount of attention for the University. (Sorry, this might be the longest post on catchat)
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Jul 12, 2023 12:48:55 GMT -6
No, RC. Not even close to longest. Have you read some of Trackfan’s tomes? You’ve got a ways to go to beat him. BTW, thanks for keeping us informed.
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Post by rc on Jul 12, 2023 13:15:48 GMT -6
No, RC. Not even close to longest. Have you read some of Trackfan’s tomes? You’ve got a ways to go to beat him. BTW, thanks for keeping us informed. Of course, Trackfan wins running away, as does Mavsman and maybe some others. I just felt I was starting to get boring. Today, there are 20 or 30 scientists on campus from all around the country meeting about the reactor. I cautiously admit, it is a giddy time with the SERC getting close and so many scientists and engineers who are planning the amazing project and discussing it in such complimentary ways. One well known nuclear engineer actually told me his son was entering ACU this fall. Made me almost tear up. This reactor is like a magnet, attracting some very bright people.
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Post by acutrackfan on Jul 13, 2023 13:19:13 GMT -6
No, RC. Not even close to longest. Have you read some of Trackfan’s tomes? You’ve got a ways to go to beat him. BTW, thanks for keeping us informed. Ouch! Getting thrown under the bus here. But, I guess it is not getting thrown under the bus if it is TRUE.
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Post by rc on Jul 13, 2023 19:13:44 GMT -6
Hey, we like your posts.
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