⚛️NRC Considers Exemptions for Nuclear Decommissioning Funds
Entergy Operations, Inc.; Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of exemptions in response to the November 13, 2024, request from Entergy Operations, Inc. (the licensee) related to Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), Units 1 and 2, located in Pope County, Arkansas. The exemptions would allow the licensee to withdraw a small portion of the funds from the ANO, Units 1 and 2, nuclear decommissioning trust funds (DTFs) to facilitate the prompt disposal of certain retired major radioactive components (MRCs). The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed exemptions.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The document addresses exemptions allowing Entergy Operations, Inc. to withdraw funds from decommissioning trust funds to dispose of retired components, which has direct financial management and compliance implications for businesses in the nuclear sector.