Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; AP1000 Design Certification Renewal; Exemption
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to an April 7, 2026, request from Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (Westinghouse) from requirements to apply for renewal of the AP1000 design certification more than 36 months before the expiration of the initial 40-year period.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to an April 7, 2026, request from Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (Westinghouse) from requirements to apply for renewal of the AP1000 design certification more than 36 months before the expiration of the initial 40-year period.
Notice; issuance.
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Published
July 2, 2026
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