# Policy Statement on the Regulation of Advanced Reactors
> **Nuclear Regulatory Commission** · Final policy statement. · Published 2008-10-14 · Effective 2008-11-13 · 73 FR 60612
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-24268
- **Category:** nuclear-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 60612
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 50
- **Publication date:** 2008-10-14
- **Effective date:** 2008-11-13
- **Energy docket:** NRC-2008-0237
## Abstract

On May 9, 2008 (73 FR 26349), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC; Commission) issued, for public comment, a draft policy statement on the regulation of advanced reactors. This final policy statement reinforces the Commission's current policy regarding advanced reactors and includes new items to be considered during the design of these reactors, including security, emergency preparedness, threat of theft, and international safeguards.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/14/E8-24268/policy-statement-on-the-regulation-of-advanced-reactors)
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