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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) announces that prepublication copy of Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States is now available free to read online or as a PDF to download. This report discusses how the United States could support the successful commercialization of advanced nuclear reactors with a set of near-term policies and practices. The recommendations of this report address the need to close technology research gaps, explore new business use cases, improve project management and construction, update regulations and security requirements, prioritize community engagement, strengthen the skilled workforce, and develop competitive financing options. For more information and to read the report, visit the NASEM website.