Does the NRC have to approve the power uprates?
FPL’s analyses must demonstrate that the proposed new plant configuration remains safe and that measures continue to be in place to protect the public health and safety. These analyses are reviewed by the NRC’s technical and legal staff and NRC management before a request for a power uprate is approved. In order to increase reactor power, license amendment requests will have to be submitted to the NRC. This could be submitted in late 2009 with NRC approval expected in early 2011. The NRC will perform a thorough safety and environmental review to assess whether FPL can accomplish the uprates safely and reliably.
