(AMPERA: Palm Beach Gardens, FL) -- Shortly after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) finalized its new regulation, 10 CFR Part 53, next-generation nuclear startup company, AMPERA, announced its goal to obtain NRC licensing for its subcritical, thorium-fueled reactors.

On Feb. 23, 2026, AMPERA submitted a formal letter to the NRC indicating its desire to begin the pre-application process for a factory-fabricated, containerized microreactor using advanced fuel forms and passive safety features, intended for modular deployment.

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