The company managing a project to build and operate a nuclear power plant comprising six small modular reactors in the US state of Utah has submitted an application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission for approval to begin early construction activities.
CFPP said the application is a significant step for the project. When approved, the application will pave the way for early-scope construction which is expected to start mid-2025.
CFPP said it submitted the limited work authorisation (LWA) application as the first part of the combined licence application, or Cola. This is the first time that a standalone LWA application has been submitted in advance of the remainder of the Cola.