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.
Simple Explanation
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it's okay for a power station to store some used nuclear fuel in special containers even though they don't follow all the usual rules, because it won't harm the environment.