⚛️NRC Considers License Amendment for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 4; License Amendment Application
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Combined License No. NPF-92, issued to Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC, the licensee), for operation of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP), Unit 4. The proposed license amendment would add a Note to VEGP, Unit 4, Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.6, "Main Control Room Emergency Habitability System (VES)," Action, Condition F to allow a one-time allowance to provide time to repair VES bottled air system valve leakage. More specifically, the proposed Note would allow a one-time 72-hour delay for the initiation of Required Actions F.1 and F.2 Completion Times for VES air system leakage repairs.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory text discusses a proposed license amendment for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, which impacts operational timelines and compliance processes for Southern Nuclear Operating Company. Businesses involved in nuclear energy and compliance with NRC regulations need to adapt to these regulatory changes, highlighting the regulatory landscape's influence on their operations.