Nuclear Clean Energy Site Clears Environmental Hurdle
Published Date: 6/8/2026
Notice
Summary
Constellation Energy wants to keep the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center running by renewing its power operations license. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reviewed the environmental impact and found no big problems, while the Department of Energy may help with a loan to support refueling. People have until July 8, 2026, to share their thoughts before the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Reauthorization Would Provide 835 MWe to PJM Grid
If reauthorized and refueled, the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center would provide 835 megawatts-electric of baseload power generation capability to the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland electric grid. Constellation Energy cites a 20-year power purchase agreement signed in 2024 with Microsoft to supply carbon-free energy from the plant into the PJM Interconnection grid.
NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impact
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission preliminarily found that reauthorizing power operations and refueling at the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center would NOT have significant effects on the human environment across land use, air quality, water, ecology, historic resources, health, waste, and accident analyses. The NRC issued a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) instead of preparing an Environmental Impact Statement and is accepting public comments through July 8, 2026.
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
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-11438 — Combined Notice of Filings #2
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got updates from several power companies about their electric rates, with changes set to start on October 25, 2023, and November 1, 2024. These updates could affect how much customers pay for electricity and give the public a chance to comment by June 24, 2026. If you’re connected to these companies, keep an eye on these dates and possible rate changes!
2026-11421 — Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the Crow Tribe of Montana
The President declared a major disaster for the Crow Tribe of Montana after a severe winter storm hit in December 2025. This means people and businesses there can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or recover lost income. Physical damage loan applications are due by August 1, 2026, and economic injury loan applications by March 1, 2027.
2026-11446 — MQR Storage, LLC; Notice of Surrender of Preliminary Permit
MQR Storage, LLC has decided to give up its early permit for a pumped storage project near Tracy, California. This means the permit will officially end by July 3, 2026, freeing up the site for new applicants after that date. No money changes hands now, but this move opens the door for fresh energy ideas in the area.
2026-11467 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The USPS is updating how it handles driver info and mail tracking for its Highway Contract Route drivers. They’re moving from paper to a digital system and launching a new mobile app to make mail delivery smoother and safer. These changes start April 10, 2026, with no extra costs or delays, and they affect all USPS contractors using these routes.
2026-11428 — Proposed Information Collection Activity; ACF-700 Tribal Annual Report
Tribal child care programs that get federal money will fill out a shorter, easier annual report called the ACF-700. This update cuts down on repetitive questions and removes old COVID-related data, saving tribes time and effort. Comments on these changes are open until August 7, 2026, so tribes can share their thoughts before it’s finalized.
2026-11374 — Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian producers of finished carbon steel flanges got unfair government help during 2023. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to these imports starting June 8, 2026, making sure U.S. businesses compete on a level playing field. If you import or sell these steel flanges, get ready for some changes that could affect prices and timing.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-11376 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 81; Authorization of Production Activity; SubCom, LLC; (Undersea Fiber-Optic Cables and Repeaters); Newington, New Hampshire
SubCom, LLC in Newington, New Hampshire, got the green light to make undersea fiber-optic cables and repeaters inside Foreign-Trade Zone 81. This means they can produce these high-tech parts with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up operations. The approval was finalized on June 3, 2026, so production can roll ahead without delays.
Next: 2026-11378 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Advance Notice by The Options Clearing Corporation To Establish a Commercial Paper Program
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) plans to start a commercial paper program to help manage its money and make sure it can pay what it owes on time. This change, approved by OCC’s board and stockholders, aims to boost financial safety and smooth operations. The program is part of OCC’s bigger plan to keep things running without a hitch, with no major objections from experts so far.