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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.

On January 11, 2021, several utilities, including Athens Utilities Board and Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, filed a complaint against Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They want FERC to require TVA to provide transmission services at fair rates and terms, similar to those TVA gives itself, and to formalize interconnection arrangements. The complaint also requests that others with an interest in the case file their responses or objections by February 1, 2021. This filing is part of a formal process allowing stakeholders to provide their input on the case.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) decided to move forward with a plan to expand underground mining operations at Sugar Camp Mine No. 1 in Illinois over an area of approximately 22,414 acres while also working towards transferring ownership of the mineral rights for 64,689 acres. This was done as a part of their Record of Decision for the Sugar Camp Energy, LLC Mine No. 1 Significant Boundary Revision 8 Environmental Impact Statement. The TVA selected Alternative B as their preferred choice, which involves sticking to existing lease agreements for mining and eventually selling their mineral rights, aligning with their long-term goals of retiring coal-fired plants and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan requires adherence to environmental regulations to minimize impacts, such as potential subsidence and water quality issues, with these being monitored and mitigated through state permit conditions.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced a meeting for the Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) on February 24 and 25, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. The meeting will provide updates and seek advice on TVA's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which outlines how the TVA plans to deliver affordable and cleaner electricity to the region. People can attend the meeting in person or watch it online, and there will be a public session for comments on February 25. Those interested in speaking at the session must register in advance.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a proposal from the Tennessee Valley Authority to amend the operating license of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, in Tennessee. This proposal involves updating the safety analysis report to use alternative methods for detecting specific types of cracking in the steam generators until they are replaced. The NRC has determined that this amendment does not pose any significant safety hazards. They are currently seeking public comments on this determination and have provided guidelines for those interested in requesting a hearing or accessing sensitive information related to the issue.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has decided to go ahead with Alternative B, which involves building and running a 500-megawatt gas plant at the New Caledonia Gas Plant site in Mississippi. This project aims to meet increasing electricity demands and integrate renewable energy sources while keeping costs low and ensuring reliable power for their service area. The plan uses existing site infrastructure to minimize environmental impacts and is part of TVA's strategy to reduce carbon emissions in the long term. Although there will be temporary environmental effects during construction, the project will benefit the economy and help incorporate more solar power into the grid.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced its intention to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a new advanced nuclear reactor technology park at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This project includes evaluating various environmental effects associated with building, operating, and dismantling advanced nuclear reactors, with a total power output not exceeding 800 megawatts. The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposed action and alternatives until March 19, 2021. TVA plans to consider environmental, social, and economic impacts, and anticipates the completion of the final report by Spring 2022.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on February 13, 2025, at the Knoxville Office Complex in Tennessee. The meeting, which is open to the public, will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET and address several agenda items, including financial reports, a surplus land disposal decision, cybersecurity updates, and a two-year chair elect selection. Additionally, there will be a public listening session on February 12, where people can comment on the agenda items after preregistering. For more information, individuals can contact Melissa Greene at TVA Media Relations.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted an extension for the construction completion dates of the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), until October 1, 2021. The initial construction permits were issued in 1974, but the projects have been delayed. The NRC found that there is a valid reason for the extension and that it does not pose significant safety risks. This extension allows more time to resolve an ongoing legal dispute concerning the plant's sale.