Monday, October 19, 2026
NRC renews the AP1000 design certification
On Oct. 14, 2026 the NRC published a direct final rule renewing the AP1000 design certification and incorporating Design Control Document Revision 20, so the certified design matches changes made while licensing, building and operating Vogtle Units 3 and 4. The rule takes effect on Dec. 28, 2026 unless significant adverse comments arrive by Nov. 13, 2026. If it takes effect, the certification would run 40 years from that date.
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