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Nuclear Energy Xchange USA 2027|Charlotte, North Carolina|March 16, 2027
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Nuclear licensing and regulatory strategy at K&L Gates

Tison Campbell is a partner at K&L Gates in Washington, D.C., specializing in nuclear facility and materials licensing before the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Agreement States. He previously spent 19 years at the NRC in senior leadership roles within the Office of the General Counsel and other key divisions. Tison holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Virginia, a law degree, and an international nuclear law diploma from the University of Montpellier.

Featured Session

Navigating Nuclear: Licensing SMRs, Microreactors, and Advanced Reactors

Tuesday, March 16, 2027 · 14:00 – 14:30

How reactor developers can weigh the four NRC licensing pathways under 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, 53 and 57, match a regulatory route to their specific technology, and streamline licensing for reactors authorized under DOE or DOD Atomic Energy Act authority.

Session Takeaways
  • Evaluating the four NRC licensing pathways including 10 CFR 50, 52, 53, and 57 for reactor developers
  • Guiding advanced reactor developers in selecting regulatory pathways tailored to their specific technology profiles.
  • Streamlining NRC licensing processes for nuclear reactors authorized under DOE or DOD AEA authority

Key topics and specialisms

NRC LicensingAdvanced Reactor RegulationSMR and Microreactor LicensingNuclear Materials LicensingAgreement State ProgramsInternational Nuclear Law