US·Regulatory Docket·NRC
NRC-2020-0269
Extending the Duration of the AP1000 Design Certification
Filed 2021-11-17Last update 2021-11-17
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of December 6, 2021, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2021. This direct final rule amends the NRC's regulations to update the design to reflect changes provided by Westinghouse Electric Company LLC and to extend the duration of the AP1000 design certification for an additional 5 years.