⚛️NRC Approves Exemption for Constellation Energy on Spent Fuel Storage
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for an exemption request submitted by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) that would permit Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PB) Units 2 and 3 to load seven 89 multi-purpose canisters (MPC) at the PB independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) in a near-term loading campaign beginning in June 2025, including the use of the HI-TRAC VW transfer cask (HI-TRAC) during loading and transport operations, where the terms, conditions, and specifications in Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1032, Amendment No. 1, Revision No. 1, are not met.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines regulatory actions regarding an exemption request from Constellation Energy related to spent fuel storage, which directly affects compliance and operational capabilities of CEG and other businesses in the nuclear energy sector. The approval impacts financial planning and operational efficiency, particularly for managing spent fuel.