⚛️NRC Grants Exemption for Constellation Energy at Nine Mile Point
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Exemption
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, permitting Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP) Units 1 and 2 to use the Holtec HI-STORM Flood/Wind (FW) Multi-Purpose Canister (MPC) Storage System, including the use of the HI-TRAC VW transfer cask during loading and transport operations, at the NMP independent spent fuel storage installation, for six MPC-89, in a near-term loading campaign beginning in May 2025, where the terms, conditions, and specifications in Certificate of Compliance No. 1032, Amendment No. 3, Revision 0, are not met.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content discusses the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's exemption allowing Constellation Energy to proceed with specific operations at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, which impacts regulatory compliance and operational capabilities. This could affect costs, safety assessments, and operational timelines for nuclear facility management.