Nuclear Site Gets Waiver for Fuel Canister Loading
Published Date: 3/10/2025
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Summary
Constellation Energy is getting the green light to load six special fuel canisters at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station starting May 2025. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says this plan won’t harm the environment, even though some usual rules won’t be followed exactly. This means safer, smoother fuel storage without extra costs or delays for the community.
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Exemption allows loading six MPCs
If you live near Nine Mile Point, the NRC approved an exemption allowing Constellation Energy to load six 89 multi-purpose canisters (MPCs) at the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation starting in May 2025. The exemption expressly permits using the HI-TRAC VW transfer cask during loading and transport even though the terms of Certificate of Compliance No. 1032, Amendment No. 3, Revision No. 0 will not be met. The document states this near-term loading campaign will proceed without extra costs or delays for the community.
NRC issues FONSI for the exemption
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the exemption request. The NRC concluded the planned loading and use of the HI-TRAC transfer cask under the exemption would not have a significant effect on the environment.
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