⚛️Final Environmental Impact Statement for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Final Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 21, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 21, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal of Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Final Report." This EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of license renewal of 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.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The issuance of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant's license renewal has regulatory implications on operations for businesses in the nuclear energy sector. It affects compliance, operational timelines, and potentially funding for projects aimed at extending plant life and productivity.