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First Nuclear Plant Approval in 30 Years
March 6, 2012 | Energy Information Administration

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to approve Southern Company’s application to build and operate two new nuclear reactors [...] near Augusta, Georgia. The combined construction and operating license will make the Vogtle units the first to receive construction approval in over 30 years.


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