small modular reactor
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The 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.
Source
- 2026–present42 U.S.C. § 18751The Public Health and Welfare · Infrastructure planning for micro and small modular nuclear reactors · in this section
The 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.
Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report that describes how the Department could enhance energy resilience and reduce carbon emissions with the use of micro-reactors and small modular reactors.
The report required by subsection (b) shall address the following:
Source
- 2021–202642 U.S.C. § 18751The Public Health and Welfare · Infrastructure planning for micro and small modular nuclear reactors · in this section