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  1. Thanks, Rod, for the post and comments. I recognize I’m likely in the minority here but I find the Heritage Foundation as one of the more reliable, common-sense and fair-minded think tanks that generally produces well-researched and justified reports and analysis.
    Their advocacy of nuclear power plants, and their caution against bureaucratic stagnation or meddling where they have no expertise, indicates they are pro-arithmetic when it comes to energy policy. Let the chips fall where they may as a vibrant free-market (and I realize there isn’t a totally “free” market anymore, nor would that be necessarily good, as some regulation is necessary) will decide which technology best meets the market demand. I expect an Adams Atomic Engine to be in the mix.

  2. Though I’ve not had time to read the paper referenced, I was pleased to see Sen. Udall & Murkowski push forward with the small nuke concept. Heck, I was just pleased by the thought that some senators might actually be reading Atomic Insights blog and got a “light bulb” moment.
    I read the bill and it wasn’t exactly my idea of what should be done but I had the thought that it’s a lot better than nothing. We shouldn’t necessarily settle for better-than-nothing but since the bill is still in its development phase, I’m sure the Senators will be open to suggestions.

  3. Question on: “Establish a New Licensing Pathway. The current licensing pathway relies on reactor customers to drive the regulatory process.” How does the existing reactor regulatory process contrast with the FAA and it’s over-site of aviation? Example: Does Boeing have to pay to have it’s new 787 licensed/regulated? Or is the budget for the FAA funding out of general government funds?

  4. nehringtd – I think that the linked document is the one that the FAA uses to describe the process of obtaining aircraft certification. I cannot find any indication that tells what fees the applicant must pay or whether applicants are responsible for paying at all.
    http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/media/CPI_guide_II.pdf
    If anyone has better information about the process of certifying an aircraft design, please share – links or other forms of reference preferred.

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