Isaiah Taylor, a young entrepreneur with family ties to nuclear history, founded Valar Atomics, which is developing a small test reactor. The company, along with others, criticizes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for excessive regulations causing delays in reactor development. A lawsuit argues that the NRC's stringent requirements severely hinder new nuclear projects, contributing to the U.S.'s decline in nuclear energy innovation compared to international competitors. While some advocate for state-managed oversight, concerns remain regarding public trust and safety in nuclear regulation.
Critics state the NRC's lengthy authorization timelines hinder nuclear innovation while proposals to delegate control to states risk public trust and safety.
Valar Atomics, founded by Isaiah Taylor, struggles with U.S. regulations and is developing a test reactor abroad, citing the NRC's stringent regulations as a hindrance.
The NRC's cumbersome requirements have contributed to sluggish progress in U.S. nuclear energy, with only three reactors built in the last 25 years, far behind global competitors.
A lawsuit challenging the NRC argues that restrictive regulations prevent new nuclear reactor constructions, raising alarm among stakeholders advocating for meaningful regulatory reform.
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