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  • 2021-00368 — Indiana Michigan Power Company; Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 2
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2460
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a request to amend the operating license for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 2, located in Michigan. This amendment would allow a one-time extension of the current 15-year interval for the plant's integrated leak rate test by about 18 months, extending it until the startup following the fall 2022 refueling. The NRC has determined that this proposed change does not significantly increase safety risks and is seeking public feedback on this assessment. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, or intervene in the process through established procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    The power company wants to wait a little longer before doing a big safety test on their nuclear plant because they think it's still safe, and they want to hear what people think about this idea. The government is asking people to share their thoughts if they want to.

  • 2025-02209 — List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1040, Revision 1 to Amendment Nos. 0 Through 2
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8910
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed changes to its spent fuel storage rules concerning the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. This involves updates to the technical specifications related to radiation protection, including changes to dose rate limit values and measurement locations. The public is encouraged to submit comments by March 6, 2025, to ensure they are considered. The NRC aims to make the document easy to understand, following the Plain Writing Act for clarity and effectiveness.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to change some rules about storing certain kinds of used nuclear fuel to make sure it's safe. They plan to update safety guidelines and how they measure these to protect from radiation, and they want people to tell them what they think about these changes by March 6, 2025.

  • 2025-03195 — Union Electric Company; Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1; License Amendment Request
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10832
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to the operating license of the Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1, operated by Union Electric Company, also known as Ameren Missouri. The proposed amendment would allow the plant to operate with 52 control rods during its 28th cycle, instead of the currently required 53, due to a slowed drop time observed in one control rod. The NRC plans to issue the amendment if it determines that it does not involve significant hazards. The public can comment on this proposal or request a hearing by specific deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of a big electricity plant think it's okay to use one less special stick (called a control rod) than normal to help make electricity safely. They want to let everyone know they plan to make this change and that people can say what they think about it or ask questions by a certain time.

  • 2021-01154 — An Approach for Plant-Specific, Risk-Informed Decisionmaking: Technical Specifications
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6375
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.177, which provides guidance for making risk-informed decisions about changes to technical specifications at nuclear power plants. This update includes integrating recent engineering and risk assessment insights, revising terminology related to probabilistic risk analysis (PRA), and aligning defense-in-depth strategies with updated practices. Although these guides inform applicants on best practices, they do not impose new requirements that alter existing regulatory expectations. The guide is available to the public, reflecting the NRC's effort to share methods that are acceptable for implementing parts of its regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The NRC has given out new guidance to help decide changes at nuclear power plants using smart risk checking methods, like making sure everything is extra safe and checking carefully when things need fixing or looking at. This guidance is like a helpful guidebook, making it easier for these plants to stay safe without changing any important rules.

  • 2024-31096 — List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment No. 14 and Revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 Through 13
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 268
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing updates to the spent fuel regulations regarding the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System. This proposal aims to include Amendment No. 14 and revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 through 13 for the certificate of compliance. These revisions involve enhancing evaluation methods for tipover accidents, clarifying specifications related to reactor fuel assemblies, and correcting typographical errors. The NRC invites public comments on this proposal by February 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to update some rules about storing used-up fuel from nuclear plants to make sure everything is safe and clear. They are fixing some errors and adding more details to their rules, and they want people to tell them what they think about these changes by February next year.