NRC Extends Reactor Design Certifications to 40 Years
August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has confirmed that a rule change extending the duration of nuclear reactor design certifications will take effect on September 15, 2025. The measure amends the agency's regulations to replace the 15-year duration for design certifications with a 40-year period, applying to all existing and future designs.
The rule, which was finalized on July 2, 2025, faced some opposition. The regulator stated that it received fo . . .
The rule, which was finalized on July 2, 2025, faced some opposition. The regulator stated that it received fo . . .