⚛️NRC Monthly Notice
Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.
Learn More⚛️NRC Accepts Long Mott Energy Construction Permit Application
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted for review and docketed an application from Long Mott Energy, LLC (LME) for a construction permit for a four-unit reactor facility to be built in Calhoun County, Texas. In addition, the NRC is providing notice that an uncontested hearing will be held on the LME construction permit application at a time and place to be set in the future by the presiding officer for the uncontested hearing. This notice also provides the public an opportunity to request a hearing and petition for leave to intervene (i.e., contested hearing) with respect to that application. The NRC staff is currently conducting a detailed technical review of the construction permit application. If the NRC issues a construction permit, the applicant, LME, would be authorized to construct its proposed reactor facility in accordance with the provisions of the construction permit. Because the application contains Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI), this notice includes an order that imposes procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation.
Learn More⚛️Southern Nuclear Withdraws License Amendment for Vogtle Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted the request of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC) to withdraw its application dated May 1, 2025, for a proposed amendment to Combined License NPF-92. The proposed license amendment would have added a Note to Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (Vogtle), Unit 4, Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.6, "Main Control Room Emergency Habitability System (VES)," Action, Condition F to allow a one-time allowance to provide time to repair VES bottled air system valve leakage. More specifically, the proposed Note would allow a one-time 72-hour delay for the initiation of Required Actions F.1 and F.2 Completion Times for VES air system leakage repairs.
Learn More⚛️Southern Nuclear's License Renewal Application for Hatch Plant Units
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received an application for the subsequent renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-57 and NPF-5, which authorize Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (Southern, the applicant) to operate Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (Hatch), Unit Nos. 1 and 2. The subsequent renewed licenses would authorize the applicant to operate Hatch for an additional 20 years beyond the period specified in each of the current licenses. The current operating licenses for Hatch expire as follows: Unit No. 1 on August 6, 2034, and Unit No. 2 on June 13, 2038.
Learn More⚡NRC Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Dresden Nuclear Power Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment Draft Supplement 17, 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-19 and DPR-25, which authorize Constellation Energy Generation, LLC to operate Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 (Dresden). Dresden is located 23 miles (mi) southwest of Joliet, Illinois, and 60 mi southwest of Chicago, Illinois, along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers. Possible alternatives to the proposed action of SLR include no action and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Learn More⚡Environmental Assessment for Palisades Nuclear Plant Resumption
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), as the lead agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Loan Programs Office (LPO), as a cooperating agency, are issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) evaluating the environmental impacts from proposed Federal actions related to reauthorizing power operations at the Palisades Nuclear Plant (Palisades). Specifically, the NRC is considering an exemption request, a license transfer request, and license amendment requests (LARs) that, if approved, would collectively support reauthorizing power operations, and refueling of the reactor under the existing Palisades Renewed Facility Operating License (RFOL) No. DPR-20. DOE LPO's proposed action is to provide Federal financial support (a loan guarantee) to support refueling and resumption of power generation activities at Palisades.
Learn More⚡NRC Notice on Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant License Renewal
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.
Learn More🌍EPA Notice
The Environmental Protection Agency announces the availability of several Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for public comment, outlining significant projects including license renewals for nuclear power plants and infrastructure developments. The notice provides deadlines for comments and relevant agency contacts, reinforcing the EPA’s commitment to transparency in assessing environmental impacts.
Learn More⚛️Executive Order 14299 on Advanced Nuclear Technologies in Business
Executive Order 14299 focuses on enhancing national security through the deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies. It outlines the U.S. government's commitment to developing, demonstrating, and exporting nuclear technologies, aiming to ensure reliable energy for military and critical infrastructure while fostering private sector collaboration in the nuclear industry.
Learn More⚛️Executive Order 14302
Executive Order 14302 focuses on revitalizing America's nuclear industrial base to enhance energy independence, security, and global competitiveness. The order emphasizes regulatory reforms, workforce development, and strategic funding initiatives, aiming to increase domestic nuclear energy production and associated supply chains. This aims to secure affordable and reliable energy for the nation.
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