An application by Florida Power & Light for federal licensing renewal for its two St. Lucie nuclear power plants has been made available to the public.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission said if approved FPL’s request, submitted earlier this month, would be the second licence renewals for the units, which began commercial operation in 1976 and 1983. New licences could see both plants operate for up to 80 years.
Federal rules limit licensing applications to within 20 years of the previous expiration date, but the utility has requested an exemption to that requirement, according to the application letter.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission said if approved FPL’s request, submitted earlier this month, would be the second licence renewals for the units, which began commercial operation in 1976 and 1983. New licences could see both plants operate for up to 80 years.
Federal rules limit licensing applications to within 20 years of the previous expiration date, but the utility has requested an exemption to that requirement, according to the application letter.
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