Nuke Plant Gets Pre-Permit Go-Ahead for Ground-Pounding Foundations
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
TerraPower, through its subsidiary US SFR Owner, got the green light to start some early building work at the Kemmerer Power Station before the official construction permit is in hand. This means they can do things like pile driving and foundation work on parts that aren’t critical for safety, speeding up the project without extra costs or delays. It’s a smart move to keep the energy island project on track while following the rules.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-08015 — Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission just updated the rules for checking the environmental impact of new nuclear reactors. This makes it easier and faster to review many reactors by using a common set of environmental factors, while still looking closely at unique site details. The new rules kick in on May 26, 2026, helping companies save time and money when applying to build new reactors.
2026-06048 — Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating its rules to make it easier and faster to approve new types of nuclear reactors, not just the old light-water ones. This change helps companies building advanced reactors by using smarter, risk-based rules that fit new technology. The new rules start on April 29, 2026, and could save time and money for the nuclear industry and the public.
2026-04823 — Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2026
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its fees for licenses, inspections, and special projects for fiscal year 2026. These changes aim to cover nearly all NRC costs and set fixed fee limits to boost efficiency and fairness. If you’re involved with the NRC, get ready for new fees by September 30, 2026, and don’t miss the April 13 deadline to share your thoughts!
2025-14147 — Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission fixed a typo in their fee schedule for 2025. This update affects companies and government agencies that pay licensing and inspection fees, making sure the right amounts are charged. The corrected fees kick in soon, so everyone can plan their budgets without surprises!
2025-11544 — Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating its fees for licenses, inspections, and special projects starting in fiscal year 2025. These changes make sure the NRC recovers nearly all its costs, while giving a break with lower hourly rates for advanced nuclear reactor applicants. If you’re involved with nuclear licensing or inspections, get ready for new fees and some savings on cutting-edge tech!
2025-02779 — Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating its fees for licenses, inspections, and special projects starting in fiscal year 2025. These changes make sure the NRC covers almost all its costs, while giving a discount to advanced nuclear reactor applicants. If you’re involved with nuclear licensing or inspections, get ready for new fees and some savings on cutting-edge tech!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-08626 — SBIC License Issuance
The Small Business Administration just announced new licenses for several Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), letting them invest more money to help small businesses grow. These licenses, issued between March and April 2025, set how much extra funding each SBIC can use, ranging from 1.5 to 2 times their own capital. If you’re a small business or investor, this means more support and opportunities coming your way soon!
Next: 2025-08630 — Goleta Water District; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene
Goleta Water District wants to build a small hydropower project in Goleta, California, that uses water pipes to generate clean energy without changing how water is delivered. The project could produce enough electricity to power about 20 homes each year and is currently under review. People have until a set deadline to share their thoughts or get involved before final approval.