NRC Reviews Shutdown Plan for Florida Nuclear Plant – Cleanup Drama Unfolds
Published Date: 4/24/2026
Notice
Summary
Accelerated Decommissioning Partners Crystal River Unit 3, LLC wants to officially end the license for the Crystal River Unit 3 nuclear plant by following a detailed plan to safely clean up and demolish the site. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking the public to comment on this plan by June 23, 2026, and will hold a meeting on May 12, 2026, to discuss it. This process affects the local community and ensures the plant’s safe closure without extra costs to taxpayers.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Decommissioning must meet radiation rules
The License Termination Plan requires final radiological surveys and dose-modeling to confirm the site will meet the radiological release criteria in 10 CFR part 20, subpart E before the NRC will terminate the license. The plan describes demolition, remediation, and site characterization steps the licensee will take to meet those criteria.
Closure without extra taxpayer costs
The notice states the decommissioning process will ensure the plant’s safe closure without extra costs to taxpayers. The NRC solicits comments and will review the License Termination Plan that includes an estimate of remaining site-specific decommissioning costs.
Public comment and meeting chance
You can submit comments on the Crystal River Unit 3 License Termination Plan by June 23, 2026. The NRC will hold a public meeting on May 12, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. ET at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce in Crystal River, Florida, where you may speak or submit written comments.
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