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<p>During Sizewell B’s periodic shutdown, inspectors from the Office for Nuclear Regulation
(ONR) examined the Licensee’s arrangements for maintenance activities, reviewed test
and inspection records and inspected the plant and equipment. A thorough examination
(or in-service inspection) of the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) was completed by EDF
to confirm that it remains in good condition. An ONR team of technical specialists
examined the results of the in-service inspections and they are satisfied that they
demonstrate the continued integrity of the RPV and that the hydrogen flaking present
in the Doel 3 and Tihange 2 reactors in Belgium is not evident at Sizewell B.</p><p>
</p><p>ONR inspectors did not identify any issues that would affect the safety case
for the restart of the Sizewell B reactor and its safe operation up to the next planned
statutory periodic shutdown in 2017, and issued clearance for it to restart on 31
May 2016. ONR expects to publish its Project Assessment Report, detailing this decision,
on its website.</p>
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