A Milestone for New Nuclear Build

The U.S. nuclear industry has passed a new milestone for new construction. NUREG-1835, "Safety Evaluation Report for an Early Site Permit (ESP) at the North Anna ESP Site" has been posted on the NRC website. Its ADAMS accession number is ML052710305.

In characteristically dry style, the NRC writes that its staff "concludes that issuance of the requested ESP will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public."

Congratulations to Dominion for its achivement, and thanks to Sophie Gutner for bringing this to my attention.

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