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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 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) is updating the regulations for storing used nuclear fuel by revising a listing for the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 Cask System. This amendment, known as Renewed Amendment No. 19, changes the rules to better handle accidents where the cask tips over by introducing new stress-based criteria and evaluation methods. It will become effective on May 27, 2025, unless significant negative comments are received by April 14, 2025. The NRC believes this update does not significantly change the design and ensures public safety and environmental protection remain at acceptable levels.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a new rule to update its regulations on the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This change involves the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 Cask System and plans to include a revised amendment to update the criteria and methods for evaluating equipment during accidents. The NRC encourages people to submit their comments on this proposed rule by April 14, 2025, and will consider all feedback received by that date. If significant negative feedback is received, the rule could be reviewed further.