Reactor Licensing & Regulation

NRC issues final environmental report for St. Lucie license renewal

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has published the final environmental impact statement for Florida Power and Light St. Lucie Nuclear Plant’s subsequent license renewal.
A subsequent license renewal extends a reactor’s operation from 60 to 80 years and…

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