Notice 22 May 2025 compliance, environmental regulation, nuclear energy, south carolina, duke energy

⚛️NRC Invites Comments for Duke Energy's Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct a scoping process to gather information necessary to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts for the subsequent renewal of the renewed facility operating license for H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2 (RNP). The NRC is seeking public comment on this action.

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Notice 8 May 2025 regulatory compliance, nuclear energy, license renewal, south carolina, duke energy

🔋Duke Energy's License Renewal Opportunity for H.B. Robinson Plant

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering an application for the subsequent license renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-23, which authorizes Duke Energy Progress, LLC to operate H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2. The subsequent renewed license would authorize the applicant to operate H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2, for an additional 20 years beyond the period specified in the current license. The current license for H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2, expires on July 31, 2030.

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Notice 6 May 2025 environmental compliance, energy regulation, south carolina, water resources, duke energy, hydroelectric projects

💧Duke Energy's Hydro Project Application and Compliance Notice

The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding Duke Energy Carolinas' application for a non-project water withdrawal facility associated with the Keowee-Toxaway Hydroelectric Project. The announcement invites public comments and outlines the procedure for filing motions to intervene, reflecting significant regulatory processes applicable to the project.

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Notice 21 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, nuclear energy, energy sector, license renewal, south carolina, duke energy

⚛️NRC Notice on Duke Energy's License Renewal for Robinson Plant

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received an application for the renewal of Facility Operating License No. DPR-23, which authorizes Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke, the applicant) to operate H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant (Robinson), Unit 2. The renewed license would authorize the applicant to operate Robinson, Unit 2, for an additional 20 years beyond the period specified in the current license. The current operating license for Robinson, Unit 2, expires July 31, 2030.

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Notice 4 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, environmental impact, nuclear energy, duke energy, facility licenses

⚛️Duke Energy's Renewed Licenses for Oconee Nuclear Station Issued

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55 to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy or the licensee), for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (Oconee Station). In addition, the NRC has prepared a record of decision (ROD) that supports the NRC's decision to issue Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55.

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Regulatory Notice 14 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, department of energy, north carolina, hydropower, duke energy