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UK regulators have completed Step 2 of the generic design assessment for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy's BWRX-300 small modular reactor, confirming no fundamental safety, security, or environmental issues that would impede further evaluations. This milestone indicates that the reactor design submissions are mature enough for continued assessment, with a future Step 3 review planned for more detailed scrutiny of safety and environmental impacts. Currently, there are no specific sites or deployment proposals for the BWRX-300 in England or Wales.