Virginia Electric and Power Company (Surry Power Station Unit No. 2) Seeks Exemption from Environmental Regulations

Summary

The Virginia Electric and Power Company has submitted a request to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an exemption from environmental regulations at its Surry Power Station Unit No. 2, citing recent upgrades to the facility.

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

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