⚠️Final Environmental Impact Statement for Clinton Power Station License Renewal
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Clinton Power Station, Unit 1; Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 63, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants Regarding License Renewal for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1, Final Report." This SEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of the license renewal of Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for an additional 20 years of operation for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 (CPS), as well as alternatives to license renewal. CPS is located in DeWitt County, approximately six miles east of the city of Clinton in east-central Illinois. Alternatives to the proposed action of license renewal for CPS include the no-action alternative and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The issuance of a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement indicates that Constellation Energy Generation, LLC can renew its operating license for an additional 20 years. This has direct implications for energy supply management, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial planning for nuclear facility operators.