Nuke Plant Begs for Filter Check Break Until 2027
Published Date: 2/13/2026
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Constellation Energy wants to make a temporary change to how they monitor the air filters in the control rooms at LaSalle County Station’s two nuclear units until the end of 2027. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing this request and inviting the public to share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by mid-April 2026. This change won’t affect safety but helps keep operations smooth without extra costs or delays.
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