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  • 2021-02144 — Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement-Clinch River Nuclear Site Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology Park
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8476
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced its intention to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a new advanced nuclear reactor technology park at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This project includes evaluating various environmental effects associated with building, operating, and dismantling advanced nuclear reactors, with a total power output not exceeding 800 megawatts. The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposed action and alternatives until March 19, 2021. TVA plans to consider environmental, social, and economic impacts, and anticipates the completion of the final report by Spring 2022.

    Simple Explanation

    The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to build a special park where some new types of nuclear power plants can help make electricity. They need to figure out if these power plants will be good or bad for the environment, and they're asking people for ideas on how to do this.

  • 2024-29564 — Tennessee Valley Authority; Clinch River Nuclear Site; Exemption
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101643
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted an exemption to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on December 10, 2024, allowing them to conduct excavation support activities at the Clinch River Nuclear Site before receiving a construction permit. This exemption enables TVA to install support structures essential for safety during excavation but does not imply that a construction permit will be automatically approved afterward. The decision is based on ensuring no undue risk to public health and safety while considering defense and security measures. TVA claims that proceeding with these activities now will save time and costs and supports its commitment to early preparation for an eventual nuclear facility.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is letting the Tennessee Valley Authority start digging at a special site for a future power plant before they have the full green light to build, like getting ready for a new playground by putting up safety fences first. This doesn't mean they can automatically build the whole playground yet, but it helps them prepare and save time.