This proceeding concerns the application dated August 14, 2006, filed by Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC, the Applicant), pursuant to subpart A of 10 CFR part 52 for an early site permit (ESP). The ESP application seeks approval for use of the existing Vogtle Electric Generating Plant site near Waynesboro, Georgia, for the possible construction of two new nuclear reactors. On October 12, 2006, a notice of hearing and opportunity for leave to intervene was published by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) in the Federal Register (71 FR 60195) in this proceeding. That notice specified that the Director, Office of Nuclear Regulator Regulation, NRC, will propose findings on issues pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as Amended (NEPA). The notice also specified the scope of the hearing to be conducted by the designated Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (Board) and provided an opportunit ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-11-16-E7-22413 Fri, Nov 16 2007 11:00:00 GMT