38 - Amy Roma: The Regulatory Roadmap for Advanced Nuclear
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Episode notes
In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, Dominique sits down with Amy Roma, one of the nation's leading nuclear regulatory attorneys, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of nuclear energy. Amy shares her path into the nuclear industry and offers expert insight into the evolving regulatory frameworks that will shape the deployment of advanced reactors in the United States and abroad.
The discussion explores the complexities of nuclear licensing, including the strengths and challenges of regulatory pathways such as Parts 50, 52, 53, and 57, and why many developers continue to seek certainty in an evolving regulatory environment.
Amy also examines the growing role of nuclear energy in powering data centers, enabling space exploration, supporting maritime applications, and competing in an increasingly dynamic global energy market ...