Virginia Electric and Power Company Seeks Exemption for Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2

Summary

The Virginia Electric and Power Company has submitted a request for an exemption from certain regulations at its Surry Power Station, Units 1 and 2, in order to maintain its current operating schedule.

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

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