STP received official notification from the NRC recently that its Shutdown Bank Control Rod D6 License Amendment Request (LAR) has been accepted for review. The next step in the review process is an NRC audit, scheduled the week of June 28 in Washington, D.C. In late May, STP provided requested supplemental information to the NRC...

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On Thursday, April 7, STP filed a License Amendment Request (LAR) with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to permanently change the Unit 1 Technical Specifications to operate without Shutdown Bank Control Rod D6. Prior to the submittal, internal and independent third party reviews – including USA partners Comanche Peak -- were completed. While preparing to...

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Our hearts go out to Belgium after the vicious coordinated attacks throughout their country. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security noted that there have been no specific, credible threats to the United States. Belgium's nuclear safety regulator asked all non-essential staff at the Doel and Tihange nuclear power plants to go home on Tuesday. This...

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In early March, STP’s Women in Nuclear (WIN) chapter hosted a POWERSET symposium in recognition of National Women’s History Month. More than 100 students and faculty attended from local area high schools. The trip to STP was an opportunity to not only learn about potential careers in the nuclear industry but to receive information regarding...

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On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed its mandatory hearing on Nuclear Innovation North America’s (NINA) application for two Combined Licenses (COL) for STP Units 3 & 4. The Commission voted affirmatively to approve the licenses, finding the NRC Staff’s review adequate to make the necessary regulatory safety and environmental findings. The Commission’s...

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