NRC Greenlights Minor Tweaks to Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant License
Published Date: 4/22/2026
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Summary
NextEra Energy wants to make three changes to the Duane Arnold Energy Center’s license so it can keep running its power plant safely. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing these requests and says they don’t pose big safety risks. People have until May and June 2026 to comment, ask for a hearing, or get special info if they want to get involved.
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Fee and Steps to Access SGI
If you want access to Safeguards Information (SGI) to prepare a contention or intervene, you must request access by May 4, 2026 and follow the NRC's special procedures. Each individual who will see SGI must submit Form SF-85, a fingerprint card (Form FD-258), undergo a background check, and pay $403 to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; if granted access, SGI-based contentions must be filed within 25 days after you receive the information.
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