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Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is asking for public input to help create a new type of small modular reactor (SMR) that can be used in marine transportation. They want to know about the best ways to design these reactors, including how to handle liability, insurance, and training for workers. Agents should consider providing feedback if they have expertise in these areas.
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MARAD is seeking information from the public to support the development of a U.S.-built scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small modular reactor (SMR) and their deployment within the marine transportation system. This Request for Information (RFI) for a single vessel or technology demonstration seeks public feedback on proficient system architecture, including liability frameworks, insurance pathways, port acceptance, workforce development, and standards integration for vessel deployment.