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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP) to maintain and load multi-purpose canisters (MPC-89-CBS) in a storage system that does not fully comply with existing regulations. The NRC reviewed the potential environmental impacts of granting this exemption and determined that it would not significantly affect the environment. The alternative of denying the exemption would lead to greater risks and challenges, including increased radiation exposure and waste, without providing additional safety benefits.

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) has issued an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to use the Holtec HI-STORM Flood/Wind Multi-Purpose Canister Storage System for six MPC-89 containers starting in May 2025. This exemption permits them to bypass certain requirements usually needed for the storage of nuclear waste because their analysis for handling tornado-generated missiles differs from the NRC-approved method. The NRC determined that granting this exemption will not pose a threat to life, property, or security and is in the public interest. The decision ensures efficient management of spent nuclear fuel while maintaining safety standards.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has decided to grant an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation that will allow the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to load six specific canisters with spent nuclear fuel starting in May 2025. This exemption lets them use certain equipment despite not meeting some specific requirements normally necessary for this process. The NRC evaluated the environmental impacts and found that approving this exemption will not lead to significant environmental changes, meaning it won't harm the environment or public health. This decision is supported by a "Finding of No Significant Impact" (FONSI), indicating that a more detailed environmental impact statement is unnecessary.