⚡Final Environmental Impact Statement for Dresden Nuclear Power Station
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3; Final Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a final environmental impact statement, (EIS) which is a supplement to NUREG-1437 and is issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 17, Second Renewal, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 17, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Final Report." This EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of proposed subsequent license renewal (SLR) of renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-19 and DPR-25, for an additional 20 years of operation for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 (Dresden). Dresden is located 23 miles (mi) southwest of Joliet, Illinois, and 60 mi southwest of Chicago, Illinois, along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice addresses substantial compliance and regulatory requirements related to the renewal of operating licenses for nuclear facilities, specifically the Dresden Nuclear Power Station. This can affect business operations of Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, and necessitates financial planning for environmental impact assessments and potential operational changes.