Search Results for keywords:"NRC"

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) has issued a direct final rule to update its regulations on spent fuel storage. This update includes changes, known as Amendment No. 15, to the compliance certificates for the NAC International, Inc., MAGNASTOR® Storage System. Key updates involve enhancing the storage system's capacity, designing new cask types, and revising technical specifications. The changes aim to maintain safety while allowing for more efficient storage of spent nuclear fuel, with the rule set to take effect on June 3, 2025, unless significant objections are raised.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a request for a two percent ownership transfer of certain licenses for the South Texas Project nuclear facilities, Units 1 and 2, from Constellation South Texas, LLC to CPS Energy, which acts for the City of San Antonio, Texas. This decision was made following an application submitted in July 2024, which asked the NRC to allow this transfer. After the transfer, both Constellation South Texas and CPS Energy will own 42 percent of the facilities. The approval requires the applicants to inform the NRC of all necessary regulatory approvals before finalizing the transaction within one year.

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 considering a license amendment for the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS) in Baltimore, Maryland. This amendment would allow for the completion of decommissioning activities under the License Termination Plan (LTP), which MARAD will implement if the NRC approves it. After the decommissioning, a request can be made to terminate NSS's license so that the ship can be preserved, dismantled, or turned into a reef. The NRC's environmental assessment found no significant impact, which means a more detailed environmental impact statement isn't needed.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a regular monthly notice under the Atomic Energy Act, allowing amendments to nuclear facility licenses that pose no significant hazards. The period covered for these amendments is from November 7, 2024, to December 5, 2024. The public can comment on these amendments until January 22, 2025, and request hearings until February 21, 2025. For additional information and to make comments, the NRC encourages using electronic submissions through the federal rulemaking website.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) made a correction to a rule that was previously published on March 20, 2025. This rule involved updating the listing for the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System with Amendment No. 15 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. The correction was necessary to fix an error in the document's summary section, changing the phrase "head load" to "heat load." This rule will take effect on June 3, 2025.