NRC Seeks Public Comments on Draft Letter Clarifying Lead Test Assembly Regulatory Paths

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on a draft letter clarifying the regulatory pathways for the use of lead test assemblies (LTAs) in light-water reactors. The NRC aims to finalize its stance on the use of LTAs, which would impact licensees seeking to irradiate these assemblies.