Tag: public_hearing

NRC Unveils Modernized Hearing for First Advanced Reactor Permit

5 Aug 2026 1:34 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC is debuting a new public hearing process on August 13 for TVA's Clinch River small modular reactor. This modernized framework aims for greater transparency and efficiency in advanced reactor licensing reviews, targeting 18-month permit decisions.

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NRC Accepts Cooper Nuclear Station's Application for 20-Year License Extension

5 Jun 2026 3:57 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC has accepted Nebraska Public Power District's application to extend Cooper Nuclear Station's operating license by 20 years, potentially through 2054. A public hearing notice will be published soon, opening a 60-day window for legal proceedings.

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