The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received an application from the Department of Energy (DOE) to amend the license for the Fort St. Vrain independent spent fuel storage installation in Colorado. This amendment seeks to update certain license conditions, correct errors, and designate specific DOE officials responsible for the installation's operation and safety. The NRC has started its technical review of the application and will ensure it meets regulatory requirements before possibly approving it. The documents related to this notice can be accessed by the public through the NRC's document management systems.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission got a request from the Department of Energy to change the rules for storing fuel leftovers safely in Colorado, and they are checking it out to make sure everything stays safe.