Office for Nuclear Regulation

Category: Environment Agency

ONR begins new SMR reactor assessment

December 7, 2023 - Holtec International’s SMR-300 to be scrutinised by regulators


Regulators publish joint GDF scrutiny and engagement report

November 9, 2023 - Highlights of last year’s GDF regulatory activities


Outcomes of nuclear AI regulatory sandbox pilot published

November 8, 2023 - ONR works with Environment Agency to explore innovation


International regulators workshop on Small Modular Reactors

August 18, 2023 - Seven countries attended virtual event to share insight


Expert panel sessions explore use of AI in nuclear sector

June 30, 2023 - Testing regulatory arrangements against innovative technologies


Rolls-Royce SMR design progresses to next step of Generic Design Assessment

April 3, 2023 - News statement available in English and Welsh


ONR presents at Future Nuclear Enabling Fund regulators’ event

September 30, 2022 - Regulators field questions from potential FNEF applicants


Climate change guidance updated

July 29, 2022 - Regulators update joint guidance documents


Three UK regulators in joint chairpersons’ nuclear site visit

March 31, 2022 - Chairpersons meet at Sizewell B in Suffolk


Joint Regulator’s Statement of Common Understanding

February 12, 2021 -