The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued License Amendment No. 182 and granted an exemption to Southern Nuclear Operating Company for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Unit 3 in Georgia. This exemption allows for changes to certain safety requirements and seismic gap specifications in the plant's design, which were necessary due to some construction discrepancies. The NRC determined that these changes do not pose a risk to public safety and meet regulatory standards. Additionally, a planned hearing request was denied based on the NRC staff's conclusion that there were no significant hazards associated with the amendment.
Simple Explanation
The government gave permission for changes to a new part of a power plant in Georgia to fix some building problems, making sure it’s still safe for everyone. They also decided that people don’t need to worry or have a meeting about these changes because they’re not dangerous.