Virginia Electric and Power Company Exempted from Safety Standards at North Anna Power Station

Summary

The Virginia Electric and Power Company has been granted an exemption from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the North Anna Power Station, Units 1 and 2, allowing the facility to continue operating without meeting certain safety standards. This exemption is related to the station's recent maintenance and upgrade activities.

Original source language: Federal Register — Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOpen original release →

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