other · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Published 2006-01-27 · Effective 2006-02-27 · 71 FR 4464
Document
Document number
06-788
Federal Register citation
71 FR 4464
CFR reference
10 CFR 52
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Publication date
2006-01-27
Effective date
2006-02-27
Abstract
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is amending its regulations to certify the AP1000 standard plant design. This action is necessary so that applicants or licensees intending to construct and operate an AP1000 design may do so by referencing this regulation [AP1000 design certification rule (DCR)]. The applicant for certification of the AP1000 design was Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (Westinghouse).