Based on the fact that the NRC has never denied a power uprate request, how can we have assurance that they are sufficiently independent and objective enough to do the right thing?
The NRC has often denied licensee requests. Since 1993, we have denied approximately 400 requests to use alternative methods for testing pumps and valves in nuclear power plants. More frequently, however, when it becomes clear that we are not likely to approve a request, the licensee will withdraw it. So far this year (FY04) licensees have withdrawn 20 licensing actions. Last year (FY03), licensees withdrew 36 of them. Even more frequently than withdrawing an amendment, the licensee will modify its request based on our review. Our licensing process involves a lot of interaction between our technical experts and the licensee. As we review the application and perform confirmatory calculations, we ask questions. They respond. Most times, they modify their request, sometimes they withdraw it, and sometimes, we reject it.
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