Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular
MARAD is seeking information from the public to support the development of a U.S.-built scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small modular reactor (SMR) and their deployment within the marine transportation system. This Request for Information (RFI) for a single vessel or technology demonstration
| Agency | Transportation Department, Maritime Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-05-07 |
| Summary | MARAD is seeking information from the public to support the development of a U.S.-built scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small modular reactor (SMR) and their deployment within the marine transportation system. This Request for Information (RFI) for a single vessel or technology demonstration seeks public feedback on proficient system architecture, including liability frameworks, insurance pathways, port acceptance, workforce development, and standards integration for vessel deployment. |
| Document number | 2026-09070 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09070/request-for-information-development-of-a-commercially-viable-system-centric-small-modular-reactor |