TVA Applies to Build Nuclear Reactor on Abandoned Clinch River Site
Published Date: 7/1/2025
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Summary
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wants to build a new nuclear reactor at the Clinch River site in Tennessee. They’ve officially applied for a construction permit, and the public can now check out the details. This is a big step toward cleaner energy, with important updates coming soon and potential impacts on local jobs and the economy.
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TVA Applied to Build New Reactor
The Tennessee Valley Authority filed a construction permit application to build a GE‑Hitachi BWRX‑300 reactor at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee. The application was received in two parts on April 25, 2025 and May 20, 2025.
Public Can Inspect Application
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published public notice that the Clinch River construction permit application is available for inspection, and the NRC is providing notice each week for four consecutive weeks to make the application available to the public and stakeholders.
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