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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its meeting schedule for several weeks in April and May 2025. No meetings are planned for the weeks of April 14, 21, 28, or May 5, 19. However, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, there will be a public meeting at their Rockville, Maryland office, with an option to watch online. Topics will include a strategic overview of the fuel facilities and spent fuel storage and transportation business lines. Public participation and reasonable accommodations are encouraged, and further information is available upon request.

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 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) confirmed that on March 19, 2025, a new rule will take effect regarding the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This rule updates the regulations for the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System, specifically the inclusion of Amendment No. 14 and revisions to previous amendments for Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. The changes involve clarifying technical requirements and correcting typographical errors. The NRC addressed a comment received about the rule but determined it wasn't significant enough to alter the rule or its implementation date.

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) has proposed changes to its spent fuel storage rules concerning the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. This involves updates to the technical specifications related to radiation protection, including changes to dose rate limit values and measurement locations. The public is encouraged to submit comments by March 6, 2025, to ensure they are considered. The NRC aims to make the document easy to understand, following the Plain Writing Act for clarity and effectiveness.

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 streamlined its review process by consolidating several guidance documents related to spent fuel storage and radioactive material transportation packages into two new documents, NUREG-2215 and NUREG-2216. This effort simplifies access and improves efficiency by replacing numerous older standard review plans and interim staff guidance with these consolidated documents. While the older documents are now retired, they remain available online as legacy references. The NRC has ensured that information about these changes is easily accessible through their website and various public resource channels.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station to use a specific storage system for spent nuclear fuel. This exemption lets them bypass certain safety criteria normally required, specifically related to tornado-generated missile impacts, because they have an alternative method to ensure safety during fuel loading and transport starting in June 2025. The NRC determined that this exemption is legal, won't threaten safety or security, and serves the public interest by helping manage spent nuclear fuel more efficiently. An environmental assessment showed no significant impacts on the environment from this decision.

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.