Nuclear Regulatory Commission August 15, 2016 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an exemption in response to a March 16, 2016, request from Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC or the licensee) in order to use Optimized ZIRLO\TM\ fuel rod cladding material at the Farley Nuclear Plant (FNP), Units 1 and 2, and the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP), Units 1 and 2.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an Imposition Order to Plus, LLC, imposing a civil penalty of $21,000. On May 3, 2016, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty$42,000 to Plus, LLC, for failing to comply with regulatory requirements regarding the import, possession, and distribution of watches containing byproduct material (hydrogen-3).