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USNIC June 5 th Session: Market Potential for New Nuclear Technology. Dr. Dan Fraser Senior Fellow,US Nuclear Infrastructure Council Program Director, Nuclear Energy Division, ANL. Overcoming Barriers Inhibiting New Nuclear Development. What is not “the” problem to focus on:
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USNIC June 5th Session: Market Potential for New Nuclear Technology Dr. Dan Fraser Senior Fellow,US Nuclear Infrastructure Council Program Director, Nuclear Energy Division, ANL
Overcoming Barriers Inhibiting New Nuclear Development • What is not “the” problem to focus on: • Fuel cost / availabiliy • Spent fuel disposal • Fuel recycling challengs • Environmental issues with spent fuel • What is “the” focus problem • Economics (capital / operational costs) • Political / Regulatory Environment • Public understanding of energy tradeoffs