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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) has renewed the charter for the Licensing Support Network Advisory Review Panel (LSNARP), which provides advice on managing documents related to a geologic repository for high-level radioactive waste. Initially established in 1989, the Panel helps oversee an electronic system for document storage and retrieval. The renewal is valid until December 30, 2022, and involves various stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, local governments, and industry groups. This action aligns with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is in the public interest.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced their meeting schedule under the Government in the Sunshine Act for the weeks starting February 17 to March 24, 2025. No meetings are planned for most weeks except for a tentative meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2025. This meeting will be held at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland, and can be attended in person or viewed via webcast. The public can contact the NRC to receive information about these meetings electronically and request accommodations if needed.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released their regular monthly notice concerning amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses. These amendments, covering the period from December 11, 2020, to January 7, 2021, involve assessments of whether changes present any significant safety hazards. The public is invited to comment on these amendments by February 25, 2021, while requests for hearings or petitions to participate must be filed by March 29, 2021. Detailed instructions for submitting comments and petitioning for hearings are provided in the document.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has terminated a special license for the Idaho Spent Fuel Facility (ISFF) after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requested its termination. The facility was never built, no activities were conducted, and no nuclear materials were used, allowing the site to be approved for unrestricted use. The termination decision meets regulatory criteria that apply to situations with no significant environmental impact, so an environmental assessment was deemed unnecessary. The license termination became effective on February 14, 2025.

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.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released updated guidance, known as Interim Staff Guidance (ISG), for managing the aging of reactor vessel internal components in pressurized-water reactors. This new guidance revises older documents to help both those applying for license renewals and NRC staff by clarifying and adding new information. Public comments were considered in the development of this final version, but the new guidance is not mandatory. This update will assist in the preparation and review of future license renewal applications more efficiently.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its consideration of three amendment requests related to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The NRC plans to determine that these amendments pose no significant hazards. Since these requests include sensitive information, the NRC has set special procedures for accessing this information to prepare for any challenges. The public can comment on these requests, and those interested in hearings or interventions have specific deadlines to file their requests.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released NUREG-1307, Revision 18, which discusses changes in decommissioning waste disposal costs at low-level waste burial facilities. This report updates the formula used by nuclear power reactor licensees to determine the minimum funds required for decommissioning, including adjustments for labor, energy, and waste burial costs. It builds on previous revisions and indicates that decommissioning fund requirements might remain similar or slightly decrease compared to 2019 levels. The report considers public comments received during a comment period that ended in December 2020.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a new rule to update its regulations by incorporating revisions to three regulatory guides related to Code Cases published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). These changes would provide new and updated engineering standards for nuclear power plant components, allowing licensees and applicants to use these standards as voluntary alternatives. The NRC is seeking public comments on this proposal, and if implemented, it is expected to reduce costs for both the NRC and the nuclear industry by simplifying compliance requirements. The aim is to ensure safety while aligning with contemporary engineering practices and international standards.