⚛️NRC Considers License Amendment for Callaway Plant Operations
Union Electric Company; Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1; License Amendment Request
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-30, issued to Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri (the licensee), for the operation of Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1 (Callaway). The proposed amendment would add a note to Callaway Technical Specification (TS) 4.2.2, "Control Rod Assemblies," to permit the Cycle 28 core to contain 52 control rods (i.e., with no control rod in core location H-08) in lieu of the current requirement for 53 control rods.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The proposed amendment to allow fewer control rods impacts operational flexibility and compliance with NRC requirements for Union Electric Company. This could affect operational costs and safety protocols for businesses involved in nuclear energy.