Public policy is a keystone to the strategic planning and the regulatory measures needed to create an environment where nuclear reactors of all sizes/shapes can be built and thrive as part of low or zero carbon energy future. Policymakers thus have extremely important roles in transforming stakeholder and public feedback into policy, especially when there are competing demands. Any policy made or changed must account for topics such as site selection, permitting procedures, safety protocols, environmental impact assessments, waste management strategies, and emergency response plans. Effective public policy frameworks aim to ensure the safe and responsible deployment of nuclear energy while addressing concerns related to safety, security, and environmental sustainability. By engaging stakeholders and implementing robust regulatory oversight, policymakers can facilitate the integration of nuclear power plants into the energy mix, contributing to a reliable, low-carbon energy future. This panel will discuss policies currently in place to support the development of new nuclear technologies and plants, as well as areas where policies need to evolve to support the construction of new nuclear power plants, especially advanced nuclear reactor designs, small modular reactors, and microreactors.

Panelists

  • Maria G. Korsnick (Nuclear Energy Institute)
  • Kathryn D. Huff (U.S. Department of Energy-DC)
  • Seth Blumsack (Penn State University - College of Earth and Mineral Sciences)

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Attachment — Public Policy Bios

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