🔋License Amendment Application for Palisades Nuclear Plant Overview
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License (RFOL) No. DPR-20, that was requested by Holtec Palisades, LLC, for the Palisades Nuclear Plant (Palisades, PNP). The amendment would change the fire protection program license condition to allow for an extension of the full compliance date.
Learn More⚡Black River Limited Partnership Notice of Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy announces Black River Limited Partnership's intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for an amendment related to the Alverno Hydroelectric Project in Michigan. The project aims to comply with updated water quality standards and includes a proposed change to operational requirements, with an EA expected by January 2026.
Learn More⚠️FEMA Review of Michigan Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing the receipt of an application from the State of Michigan for the review and approval of the State's radiological emergency plan. For continued operation of nuclear power plants, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires approved licensee and State and local governments' radiological emergency response plans. Since FEMA has a responsibility for reviewing the State and local government off-site radiological emergency response plans, the State of Michigan has submitted its radiological emergency response plan to the FEMA Region 5 office. The State's application also included the radiological emergency response plans for Allegan, Berrien and Van Buren counties. These plans support Holtec International's Palisades Nuclear Generating Station located in Van Buren County, Michigan.
Learn More💼Public Meeting Notice from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussing and potentially voting on the unit policy and procedural rules document, and to begin discussing potential civil rights topics for study.
Learn More⚛️Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Established for Holtec Palisades
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has established an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board for Holtec Palisades, LLC in response to its request for an amendment concerning steam generator tube repairs. This board will oversee the proceedings related to the facility’s operational licensing and compliance with regulatory standards.
Learn More🚤Coast Guard Safety Zones Enforcement for Michigan Marine Events
The Coast Guard will enforce various safety zones for annual marine events in the Captain of the Port Detroit zone. Enforcement of these safety zones is necessary to protect the safety of life and property on the navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after these events. During each enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated representative.
Learn More🏺University of Michigan NAGPRA Inventory Completion Notice
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Michigan has completed an inventory of human remains (hereinafter referred to as "Ancestral remains" or "Ancestors") and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the Ancestral remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More✈️FAA Airspace Amendment for Iron Mountain Kingsford, MI
This action amends the Class E airspace at Iron Mountain Kingsford, MI. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Iron Mountain very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program; brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders; and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Learn More🌫️EPA Proposes Approval of Michigan's Regional Haze Implementation Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on August 23, 2021, and supplemented on April 3, 2025, as satisfying applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the program's second implementation period. EGLE's SIP submission addresses the requirement that States must periodically revise their long-term strategies for making reasonable progress towards the national goal of preventing any future, and remedying any existing, anthropogenic impairment of visibility, including regional haze, in mandatory Class I Federal areas. The SIP submission also addresses other applicable requirements for the second implementation period of the regional haze program. EPA is taking this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the CAA.
Learn More🏺Notice of Inventory Completion for Repatriation in Michigan
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority has completed an inventory of human remains (hereinafter referred to as "Ancestral remains" or "Ancestors") and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the Ancestral remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
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