On June 7, 2013, Southern California Edison (SCE) announced plans to
permanently retire Units 2 and 3 at San Onofre Nuclear Generating
Station (SONGS). One June 12, the licensee submitted a Certification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations
to the NRC, certifying that SCE has permanently ceased power
operations of SONGS Units 2 and 3. With this announcement, the NRC
staff is refocusing efforts on establishing an inspection and oversight
program that is appropriate for the licensee’s proposed
decommissioning activities.
As one of the conditions for an operating license, the NRC requires the licensee to decommission the nuclear plant after it ceases operations. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has strict rules governing nuclear power plant decommissioning, involving cleanup of radioactively contaminated plant systems and structures, and the removal of the radioactive fuel. These requirements protect workers and the public during the entire decommissioning process and the public after the license is terminated.
For more information, see the following topics:
- Current Activities and Next Steps
- Background Information
Related Information
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