NRC Weighs 20 More Years of Atomic Power Near Pennsylvania Homes
Published Date: 5/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The NRC is asking for public feedback on extending the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station’s license to keep running Units 2 and 3 for 20 more years. This affects people near Peach Bottom Township, PA, and looks at environmental impacts and possible alternatives. The process includes chances to speak up and could influence energy plans and local safety for decades.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
20‑Year License Renewal Proposed
The NRC is seeking public comment on a draft supplement that reviews the environmental impacts of a proposed subsequent license renewal to keep Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3 (Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56) operating for an additional 20 years. Peach Bottom is located primarily in Peach Bottom Township, York County, Pennsylvania, and the draft also considers the no-action alternative and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Limited Hearing and Intervention Opportunity
The NRC issued a new notice of opportunity to request a hearing and a petition for leave to intervene that is limited to contentions based on new information in this draft supplement. If you want to challenge or comment on issues tied to the new material in the draft, you may file a hearing request or petition under that limitation.
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