⚡NRC Approves License Renewal for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published Supplement 62 to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, NUREG-1437, regarding the renewal of Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-80 and DPR-82 for an additional 20 years of operation for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Diablo Canyon). Diablo Canyon is located in Avila Beach, California, approximately 12 miles west-southwest of San Luis Obispo, California. Possible alternatives to the proposed action of license renewal for Diablo Canyon were evaluated and included the no-action alternative and replacement power alternatives.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
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