Holtec SMR-300 nuclear reactor design completes Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment. The Environment Agency, Office for Nuclear Regulation, and Natural Resources Wales confirmed that the Holtec SMR‑300 design has passed a comprehensive regulatory review that began in August 2024. The assessment examined safety, security, safeguards, and environmental protection documentation across 21 technical topic areas. Regulators issued two GDA statements concluding that the design has no fundamental shortfalls that would prevent deployment in England and Wales. They identified 14 regulatory observations that Holtec has addressed, demonstrating a commitment to resolve them. The completion of Step 2 allows the regulators to move forward with detailed assessment before construction and environmental permits can be issued.
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