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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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NRC approves V.C. Summer’s second license renewal
Dominion Energy’s V.C. Summer nuclear power plant, in Jenkinsville, S.C., has been authorized to operate for 80 years, until August 2062, following the renewal of its operating license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a second time.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by HFICD
Tuesday, November 15, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Sonoran 2
Session Chair:
Edward L. Quinn (Paragon Energy Solutions)
Alternate Chair:
Richard T. Wood
Session Organizer:
Vivek Agarwal
Digital upgrades are moving forward through the conceptual to design and licensing for both non-safety and safety systems in operating reactors around the world. This session will focus on the challenges and opportunities for expanding these upgrades and the associated system selection, cost-benefit analysis, streamlined licensing and benefits to operating staff. Speakers from NRC, national labs, operating utilities, NEI, vendors and international will provide a short overview from their respective viewpoints. Key areas such as optimization of licensing using NRC Interim Staff Guidance ISG-06, Rev 2 as well as the latest EPRI guidance will also be addressed.
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