Duke Power Company Seeks Exemption for McGuire Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2

Summary

Duke Power Company has submitted a request for exemption from certain regulations at its McGuire Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2, citing recently implemented changes in the nuclear industry

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