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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced a reopening of the public comment period for the draft Supplement 15 to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station. This draft concerns the renewal of its operating license for another 20 years. The NRC has rescheduled the in-person public meeting to January 28, 2025, and now invites public comments until February 11, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including the Federal rulemaking website, email, or mail.

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.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) assessing the potential environmental effects of renewing the operating licenses for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 in South Carolina for an additional 20 years. This site-specific EIS, known as NUREG-1437, Supplement 2, found that the environmental impacts are manageable and recommended that license renewal be considered as a viable option. The decision considers Duke Energy's reports, NRC’s independent reviews, consultation with government agencies, and public comments. The document is available for public viewing online, at the NRC, and at a local library in Seneca, SC.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement concerning the Clinton Power Station in Illinois. This statement is related to the proposed 20-year renewal of the station's operating license. A virtual public meeting is planned for May 6, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically until June 2, 2025. The draft includes analysis of environmental impacts and considers alternatives to the renewal, with preliminary findings suggesting the renewal's impacts are manageable and should be considered by energy planners.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a report assessing the environmental impacts of renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin for an additional 20 years. The report evaluates various alternatives, including not renewing the licenses and finding replacement power sources. A public webinar is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to discuss the findings, with comments due by June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing by June 16, 2025. The NRC encourages electronic submission of comments via their website and provides detailed instructions for reviewing the related documents.