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NRC Renews Westinghouse AP1000 Design Certification Through 2066

14 Oct 2026 1:35 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC updated and renewed Westinghouse's AP1000 reactor design certification, folding in lessons from Vogtle Units 3 and 4 to cut duplicative reviews and licensing costs for future applicants.

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