Average cost per professional staff-hour.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, fees for permits, licenses, amendments, renewals, special projects, 10 CFR part 55 re-qualification and replacement examinations and tests, other required reviews, approvals, and inspections under §§ 170.21 and 170.31 will be calculated using the professional staff-hour rate of $337 per hour. (b) For advanced nuclear reactor applicants: (1) Fees under § 170.21 relating to the review of the submitted application for the advanced nuclear reactor applicant will be calculated using the reduced hourly rate of $154 per hour. (2) [Reserved] (c) For advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants: (1) Fees under § 170.21 relating to the review of submitted materials as described in the licensing project plan will be calculated using the reduced hourly rate of $154 per hour. (2) This paragraph (c) shall cease to be effective on September 30, 2030. [90 FR 26753, June 24, 2025, as amended at 91 FR 36496, June 16, 2026]