Regulations last checked for updates: May 15, 2026

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Apr 29, 2026
§ 53.1291 - Duration of manufacturing licenses.

An ML issued under this part is valid for not less than 5, nor more than 40 years from the date of issuance. Upon expiration of the ML, the manufacture of any uncompleted manufactured reactors must cease unless a timely application for renewal has been docketed with the NRC.

authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 11, 101, 103, 108, 122, 147, 161, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189, 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2014,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135,2138,2152,2167,2169,2201,2231,2232,2233,2234,2235,2236,2237,2239,2273,2282; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202, 206, 211 (42 U.S.C. 5841,5842,5846,5851; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, sec. 306 (42 U.S.C. 10226); National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note; Pub. L. 115-439, 132 Stat. 5571
source: 91 FR 15794, Mar. 30, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 10 CFR 53.1291