Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has voted to approve a rule certifying an amended version of Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor design for use in the United States. The amended certification, which will be incorporated into the NRC’s regulations, will be valid for 15 years.
“The Commission is able to reach this final step in approving the amended AP1000 reactor design due to the staff’s dedicated work ensuring the design meets NRC’s safety requirements,”…
