The Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the AP1000 design certification for 40 years on October 13, 2026. The renewal incorporates Revision 20 of the AP1000 design control document.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the AP1000 design certification for 40 years on October 13, 2026. The renewal incorporates Revision 20 of the AP1000 design control document.
The current AP1000 design certification expires on February 27, 2046. The NRC evaluated a dollar-per-person-rem value of $7,300 consistent with guidance in NUREG-1530.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the AP1000 design certification for 40 years.
The renewal incorporates Revision 20 of the AP1000 design control document.
The current AP1000 design certification expires on February 27, 2046.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company submitted over 180 license amendment requests for Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
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Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31, 2023.
Vogtle Unit 4 entered commercial operation on April 29, 2024.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, as the licensee for Vogtle Units 3 and 4, submitted 180+ license amendment requests during the construction of the units, reflecting design changes required to align with as-built configurations of the AP1000 reactor.
Source: regulations.gov
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