Document: 10 CFR Part 50
Document ID: 7b933bf1-d013-48db-aaae-6242d8705c6e
Document Type: cfr
Title: Issuance of operating license. [1]
Source: 10 CFR Part 50
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-50/section-50.57
Revision Date: 
Chapter: 
Section ID: 50.57
CFR Part: 50
CFR Title: 10

Content:
§ 50.57 Issuance of operating license. [1] ( a ) Pursuant to § 50.56 , an operating license may be issued by the Commission, up to the full term authorized by § 50.51 , upon finding that: ( 1 ) Construction of the facility has been substantially completed, in conformity with the construction permit and the application as amended, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; and ( 2 ) The facility will operate in conformity with the application as amended, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; and ( 3 ) There is reasonable assurance ( i ) that the activities authorized by the operating license can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and ( ii ) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the regulations in this chapter; and ( 4 ) The applicant is technically and financially qualified to engage in the activities authorized by the operating license in accordance with the regulations in this chapter. However, no finding of financial qualification is necessary for an electric utility applicant for an operating license for a utilization facility of the type described in § 50.21(b) or § 50.22 . ( 5 ) The applicable provisions of part 140 of this chapter have been satisfied; and ( 6 ) The issuance of the license will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public. ( b ) Each operating license will include appropriate provisions with respect to any uncompleted items of construction and such limitations or conditions as are required to assure that operation during the period of the completion of such items will not endanger public health and safety. ( c ) An applicant may, in a case where a hearing is held in connection with a pending proceeding under this section make a motion in writing, under this paragraph (c) , for an operating license authorizing low-power testing (operation at not more than 1 percent of