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  • 2024-31579 — Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1; Subsequent License Renewal and Record of Decision
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 339
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License for Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1, operated by Northern States Power Company in Minnesota. This decision, supported by the NRC's record of decision (ROD) and a final environmental impact statement, allows the plant to continue operating at specific power levels while meeting safety and environmental requirements. The detailed review included input from various governmental levels and public comments, ensuring compliance with regulations set forth in the Atomic Energy Act and NRC guidelines. Relevant documents and reports are available to the public through specific online resources and the NRC's document management systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The NRC gave permission for a power plant in Minnesota to keep running safely because it follows the rules and doesn't hurt the environment. They talked to a lot of people and checked everything carefully to make sure it's okay.

  • 2021-01310 — Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Considerations and Containing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7885
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its consideration of three amendment requests related to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The NRC plans to determine that these amendments pose no significant hazards. Since these requests include sensitive information, the NRC has set special procedures for accessing this information to prepare for any challenges. The public can comment on these requests, and those interested in hearings or interventions have specific deadlines to file their requests.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group that watches over nuclear power is thinking about changing some rules at three power plants. They believe these changes won't make things any more dangerous, but since the changes include some secret stuff, they have special rules for looking at it.

  • 2025-02834 — Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1; License Amendment Application
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9980
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to the operating license of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in Minnesota. The proposed amendment seeks to update the plant's Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme. This change is requested urgently to avoid unnecessary emergency declarations due to fluctuating river levels that affected the plant earlier. The public can submit comments on this amendment by March 6, 2025, and request a hearing by April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about changing the safety rules for a nuclear plant in Minnesota to make sure it doesn't have to call an emergency for something small, like changes in the river nearby. People can say what they think about this change until March 6, 2025, and they can also ask to have a meeting about it by April 21, 2025.