Federal Register #2026-10864

NRC Exemption for Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant License Renewal Referral Requirement

This notice concerns an administrative exemption issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant license renewal process. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (licensee/operator) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or awarded - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exemption removes the requirement for the plant's license renewal application to be referred to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) - NRC determined no novel or noteworthy safety issues were present - Exemption is authorized by law and does not impact public health, safety, or security - Strictly an administrative change affecting the license renewal process for the Hatch facility

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption for Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. regarding the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. This exemption removes the requirement for the application for subsequent renewal of the plant's operating licenses to be referred to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for review and report. The exemption streamlines the licensing process by eliminating the referral, review, and report requirements, except where security classification prevents disclosure. The NRC determined that no novel or noteworthy issues were identified in the safety review, justifying the exemption.

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