NRC Clears Decommissioning of Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant
Published Date: 6/10/2026
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Summary
Holtec Decommissioning International is getting the green light to safely close and clean up the Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant in New Jersey. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says this plan won’t harm the environment and sets clear rules for any future changes. This means the site can be safely used by everyone again, with no big surprises on timing or costs.
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Oyster Creek site cleared for reuse
If you live near the Oyster Creek plant in New Jersey, the NRC’s review allows HDI to complete decommissioning, terminate the plant operating license, and seek release of the OCNGS site for unrestricted use. The Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact are available on June 10, 2026.
Lower worker radiation doses during decommissioning
Plant personnel will enter radiological areas less often during decommissioning than during plant operation, so occupational radiation doses during decommissioning will be significantly lower than during operation. The NRC will continue to require programs that keep public and worker doses below regulatory limits in 10 CFR part 20 and part 50.
Spent-fuel area stays restricted until removal
A portion of the Oyster Creek site that supports the independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) will remain under the NRC 10 CFR part 50 license until the spent fuel is shipped off-site and that ISFSI is decommissioned. That area cannot be released for unrestricted use until the spent fuel is removed.
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