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2440 MWT to 2630 MWT; in 1989, a second increase to 2770 MWT was
authorized.
Changes with respect to the plant, including changes related
to fuel assemblies, were submitted by petitioner to the NRC and,
if considered safe, the changes were approved through the
issuance of an amendment to the operating license. Petitioner’s
application for amendment to the operating license for Cycle 12
was submitted to the NRC and dated January 16, 1990. In response
to petitioner’s application, Amendment No. 116 to the operating
license was issued by the NRC on May 17, 1990. Amendment No. 116
states, in part:
1. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission
or the NRC) has found that:
A. The application for amendment filed by Maine
Yankee Atomic Power Company [petitioner] (the
licensee) dated January 16, 1990 complies
with the standards and requirements of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the
Act), and the Commission’s rules and
regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I;
* * * * * * *
C. There is reasonable assurance: (i) that
the activities authorized by this
amendment can be conducted without
endangering the health and safety of the
public, and (ii) that such activities
will be conducted in compliance with the
Commission’s regulations set forth in 10
CFR Chapter I;
D. The issuance of this amendment will not
be inimical to the common defense and
security or to the health and safety of
the public; * * *
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