Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Guidance for Characterization of SMR Building Materials
Agreement Number:
ENBL-SMR-066
Agreement Value:
$261,535.00
Agreement Date:
May 23, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
To provide a guidance document to small modular reactor (SMR) vendors and planned owners or operators in Canada, that outlines the characterization of radiological elements in building materials for the construction of new SMR facilities.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
To improve characterization accuracy and reduce volumes of SMR decommissioning wastes.
Location:
OTTAW, Ontario, CA K2V 1C8
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q1-15482
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
CALIAN LTD.
Program:
Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program
Program Purpose:
The objective is to support the establishment of conditions and enabling frameworks necessary for SMRs to displace fossil fuels and contribute to climate change mitigation, by supporting research on waste management and minimization for SMRs and SMR supply chains (including fuel supply).