Infrastructure planning for micro and small modular nuclear reactors
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(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Advanced nuclear reactor
The term “advanced nuclear reactor” has the meaning given the term in section 16271(b) of this title.
(2) Isolated community
The term “isolated community” has the meaning given the term in section 17392(a) of this title.
(3) Micro-reactor
The term “micro-reactor” means an advanced nuclear reactor that has an electric power production capacity that is not greater than 50 megawatts.
(4) National Laboratory
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.
(5) Small modular reactorThe term “small modular reactor” means an advanced nuclear reactor—
(A)
with a rated capacity of less than 300 electrical megawatts; and
(B)
that can be constructed and operated in combination with similar reactors at a single site.