The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a methodology by US-based small modular reactor developer NuScale for establishing smaller emergency planning zones (EPZ) around its proposed plants.
NuScale said the approved methodology will be used to the determine EPRz smaller than the currently required 10 mi (16 km) under US rules.
NuScale said the approved methodology will be used to the determine EPRz smaller than the currently required 10 mi (16 km) under US rules.
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