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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is planning to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the renewal of licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin. The NRC is inviting public comments and will hold an online public scoping meeting on February 17, 2021, to discuss environmental issues and the scope of the review. The renewal application seeks to extend the plant's operating licenses by 20 years, with Unit 1's license extending to October 5, 2050, and Unit 2's to March 8, 2053. The public can submit comments through multiple methods, with a preference for electronic submission via the Federal Rulemaking Website.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a report assessing the environmental impacts of renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin for an additional 20 years. The report evaluates various alternatives, including not renewing the licenses and finding replacement power sources. A public webinar is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to discuss the findings, with comments due by June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing by June 16, 2025. The NRC encourages electronic submission of comments via their website and provides detailed instructions for reviewing the related documents.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin, allowing it to operate for an additional 20 years beyond its current licenses. These licenses for the plant's two units are set to expire in 2030 and 2033. If the renewal application is approved, the NRC will ensure that the aging and environmental impacts are managed, and they will provide an opportunity for public hearings and intervening petitions by March 23, 2021. This process involves an electronic filing system and may include public scoping meetings for environmental considerations.