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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted Constellation Energy Generation, LLC an exemption regarding their LaSalle County Station in Illinois. This exemption permits the storage of spent nuclear fuel in a special type of cask that doesn't fully comply with existing certification requirements. The NRC determined this is safe and doesn't pose a threat to public safety or security. Without this exemption, the company would face operational challenges and increased safety risks, including potential delays and additional radiation exposure.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, an exemption for their Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station's spent fuel storage system. This exemption allows Constellation to maintain and load multi-purpose canisters (MPCs) with certain design features that do not meet all current safety specifications, as outlined in the existing Certificate of Compliance. However, the NRC has determined that these deviations will not endanger public safety and are consistent with federal laws, while also being in the public interest as they avoid unnecessary risks related to unloading already stored fuel. This decision also helps Constellation manage their storage capacity effectively, ensuring the safe operation of their reactors.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact regarding a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3 to load seven canisters for storing spent nuclear fuel starting June 2025, despite not meeting certain compliance requirements. The proposed action includes using specific equipment during loading and transportation, and NRC found that this exemption would not significantly affect the environment. Consequently, there is no need for an environmental impact statement.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company three exemptions from regulations for their Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). These exemptions will let Maine Yankee continue using certain practices previously allowed under past amendments when adopting the latest amendment, No. 9, to their Certificate of Compliance for storing nuclear waste. The NRC has determined that these exemptions do not pose any increased safety risks or environmental impacts, ensuring no significant harm to public health or the environment. These changes will not lead to more accidents, more radiation exposure, or affect cultural or historic sites.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a notice about an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact concerning a request for an exemption submitted by Constellation Energy Generation. This exemption would allow the LaSalle County Station to store four new and maintain four previously loaded multi-purpose canisters using a specific basket design that does not comply with the current Certificate of Compliance. The NRC found no significant environmental impacts associated with this action, as the specific basket design changes would not lead to increased radiation exposure or introduce significant new environmental risks. Therefore, a full environmental impact statement is not necessary.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a change to its rules regarding how spent nuclear fuel is stored. This proposed rule aims to update the NAC Multi-Purpose Canister (NAC-MPC) System by including a new amendment and revising previous amendments. These changes focus on the way the vertical concrete cask, which holds the spent fuel, is described to meet certain technical standards. The public is invited to comment on these proposed changes by March 31, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to use the Holtec HI-STORM Flood/Wind Multi-Purpose Canister Storage System for six MPC-89 containers starting in May 2025. This exemption permits them to bypass certain requirements usually needed for the storage of nuclear waste because their analysis for handling tornado-generated missiles differs from the NRC-approved method. The NRC determined that granting this exemption will not pose a threat to life, property, or security and is in the public interest. The decision ensures efficient management of spent nuclear fuel while maintaining safety standards.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to update its rules concerning the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This involves changes to the MAGNASTOR® Storage System, including adding a new cask design and increasing certain load capacities. The NRC believes these changes will enhance the system's performance. They are seeking public comments on these proposed revisions until April 21, 2025, through their website.