Extending the Duration of the AP1000 Design Certification
other · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Published 2021-11-17 · Effective 2021-12-06 · 86 FR 64063
Document
Document number
2021-25074
Federal Register citation
86 FR 64063
CFR reference
10 CFR 52
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Publication date
2021-11-17
Effective date
2021-12-06
Energy docket
NRC-2020-0269
Abstract
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.