⚡NRC Notice on Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant License Renewal
Tennessee Valley Authority; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment Draft Supplement 21, Second Renewal, to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, NUREG-1437, regarding the proposed subsequent license renewal (SLR) of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68, for an additional 20 years of operation for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 (Browns Ferry). Browns Ferry is located on the north shore of Wheeler Reservoir at Tennessee River Mile 294, approximately 10 miles northwest of Decatur, Alabama, and 10 miles southwest of Athens, Alabama. Possible alternatives to the proposed action of SLR include no action and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The notice addresses the subsequent license renewal for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which could impact operational compliance and regulatory obligations for business owners in the energy sector. Potential alterations to the license could influence energy supply and pricing, making it relevant for stakeholders.