NRC Reauthorizes Palisades Operating License in Historic First for U.S. Nuclear Industry

[1srelluc]

NRC Reauthorizes Palisades Operating License in Historic First for U.S. Nuclear Industry

In a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally approved Holtec’s request to transition the Palisades Nuclear Plant from decommissioning status back to an operating license.

holtecinternational.com

In a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally approved Holtec’s request to transition the Palisades Nuclear Plant from decommissioning status back to an operating license.

The NRC’s action reflects its thorough review of Palisades’ licensing basis under the agency’s existing regulatory framework, marking the first time a previously shut-down U.S. nuclear plant has received approval to return to operations.

“This is a proud and historic moment for our team, for Michigan, and for the United States,” said Holtec International President Kelly Trice. “The NRC’s approval to transition Palisades back to an operating license represents an unprecedented milestone in U.S. nuclear energy. Our mission remains clear: to restart Palisades safely, securely, reliably, and in support of America’s energy future – while supporting local jobs and economic growth for decades to come.”

With this approval, Palisades is authorized to receive new fuel and formally transition licensed reactor operators to on-shift status. The plant continues to progress towards a timely restart, with extensive readiness work underway – including rigorous testing, inspections, and maintenance – to ensure a safe and reliable return to service under ongoing independent federal oversight.

Once returned to service, Palisades will generate more than 800 megawatts of safe, reliable, and carbon-free baseload power – enough to power more than 800,000 households. The restart of Palisades will enhance grid reliability and help meet growing energy demand in Michigan and beyond.

It appears that the owners may have kept things up to date, knowing they were pursuing the potential re-licensing of the plant what with the data center energy demand forcing the issue.

It's amazing what the big money folks wanting data centers can accomplish.

It's also remarkable how environmentalist and NIMBY opposition to nuclear power evaporated in a matter of months. Reactors were strangled by regulation for two generations and nobody thought this would ever happen.

 

[JoeB131]

It will all be fun and games until some old plant has a meltdown like Three Mile Island.

 

[1srelluc]

It will all be fun and games until some old plant has a meltdown like Three Mile Island.

I'd rather have a nuke plant on my property line than a wind or solar farm.

 

[JoeB131]

I'd rather have a nuke plant on my property line than a wind or solar farm.

I know, renewable energy offends you.

Hey, have they figured out what to do with all that nuclear waste yet?

 

[Cellblock2429]

NRC Reauthorizes Palisades Operating License in Historic First for U.S. Nuclear Industry

In a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally approved Holtec’s request to transition the Palisades Nuclear Plant from decommissioning status back to an operating license.

holtecinternational.com

In a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally approved Holtec’s request to transition the Palisades Nuclear Plant from decommissioning status back to an operating license.

The NRC’s action reflects its thorough review of Palisades’ licensing basis under the agency’s existing regulatory framework, marking the first time a previously shut-down U.S. nuclear plant has received approval to return to operations.

“This is a proud and historic moment for our team, for Michigan, and for the United States,” said Holtec International President Kelly Trice. “The NRC’s approval to transition Palisades back to an operating license represents an unprecedented milestone in U.S. nuclear energy. Our mission remains clear: to restart Palisades safely, securely, reliably, and in support of America’s energy future – while supporting local jobs and economic growth for decades to come.”

With this approval, Palisades is authorized to receive new fuel and formally transition licensed reactor operators to on-shift status. The plant continues to progress towards a timely restart, with extensive readiness work underway – including rigorous testing, inspections, and maintenance – to ensure a safe and reliable return to service under ongoing independent federal oversight.

Once returned to service, Palisades will generate more than 800 megawatts of safe, reliable, and carbon-free baseload power – enough to power more than 800,000 households. The restart of Palisades will enhance grid reliability and help meet growing energy demand in Michigan and beyond.

It appears that the owners may have kept things up to date, knowing they were pursuing the potential re-licensing of the plant what with the data center energy demand forcing the issue.

It's amazing what the big money folks wanting data centers can accomplish.

It's also remarkable how environmentalist and NIMBY opposition to nuclear power evaporated in a matter of months. Reactors were strangled by regulation for two generations and nobody thought this would ever happen.

/----/ Three Mile Island too.

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[1srelluc]

I know, renewable energy offends you.

Hey, have they figured out what to do with all that nuclear waste yet?

LOL....Where do you live?

 

[JoeB131]

LOL....Where do you live?

You know where I live.

Answer the ******* question, have we figured out what to do with all that nuclear Waste that stays toxic for 10,000 year yet?

 

[1srelluc]

We could spin-up Yucca Mt. for one. Reliable energy security is national security.

A 1987 federal law named Yucca Mountain, in Nevada, as a permanent disposal site for nuclear waste – but political and legal challenges led to construction delays. Work on the site had barely started before Congress ended the project’s funding altogether in 2011.

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the U.S.?

Originally published in

reactor.osu.edu

 

[JoeB131]

LOL....Where do you live?

You know where I live.

Answer the ******* question, have we figured out what to do with all that nuclear Waste that stays toxic for 10,000 year yet?

We could spin-up Yucca Mt. for one. Reliable energy security is national security.

A 1987 federal law named Yucca Mountain, in Nevada, as a permanent disposal site for nuclear waste – but political and legal challenges led to construction delays. Work on the site had barely started before Congress ended the project’s funding altogether in 2011.

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the U.S.?

Originally published in

reactor.osu.edu

Yes, exactly my point. They spent all this money on Yucca Mountain and Nevada decided they didn't want this shit in their back yard.

Nobody wants this stuff in their backyard. So it sits in railroad cars and waste dumps, waiting for someone to put it somewhere.

 

[1srelluc]

You know where I live.

Answer the ******* question, have we figured out what to do with all that nuclear Waste that stays toxic for 10,000 year yet?


Yes, exactly my point. They spent all this money on Yucca Mountain and Nevada decided they didn't want this shit in their back yard.

Nobody wants this stuff in their backyard. So it sits in railroad cars and waste dumps, waiting for someone to put it somewhere.

So where are these railroad cars full of nuke waste just sitting about?

 

[JoeB131]

So where are these railroad cars full of nuke waste just sitting about?

Funny you should ask...

Tunnel with nuclear waste collapses in Washington state

A portion of an underground tunnel containing rail cars full of radioactive waste collapsed Tuesday at a sprawling storage facility in a remote area of Washington state, forcing an evacuation of some workers at the site that made plutonium for nuclear weapons for decades after World War II.

www.fox32chicago.com

RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - A portion of an underground tunnel containing rail cars filled with radioactive waste collapsed Tuesday at a sprawling storage facility in a remote area of Washington state, forcing an evacuation of some workers at the site that made plutonium for nuclear weapons for decades after World War II.

It was discovered as part of a routine inspection and occurred during a massive cleanup that has been underway since the 1980s and costs more than $2 billion a year. The work is expected to take until 2060 and cost more than $100 billion.

Hanford officials said they were studying the area of the collapse to determine how to create a barrier between the contaminated equipment in the tunnel and the outside air.

Workers near the site were evacuated and hundreds of others farther away were told to remain indoors for several hours, the federal agency said.

 

[1srelluc]

2017? Had to get into the way-back machine for that one did you?

 

[elektra]

It will all be fun and games until some old plant has a meltdown like Three Mile Island.

Palisades is a different design. Three mile island operated for 25 years after the accident. You are a bit ignorant of nuclear power.

Waltz Mill was a much worst meltdown yet you dont cite waltz mill.

 

[elektra]

You know where I live.

Answer the ******* question, have we figured out what to do with all that nuclear Waste that stays toxic for 10,000 year yet?


Yes, exactly my point. They spent all this money on Yucca Mountain and Nevada decided they didn't want this shit in their back yard.

Nobody wants this stuff in their backyard. So it sits in railroad cars and waste dumps, waiting for someone to put it somewhere.

My god are you ignorant. Spent nuclear fuel can be used again, you can recycle the fuel.

The casks that we store nuclear fuel in is safe enough to stand next to.

 

[Care4all]

NRC Reauthorizes Palisades Operating License in Historic First for U.S. Nuclear Industry

In a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally approved Holtec’s request to transition the Palisades Nuclear Plant from decommissioning status back to an operating license.

holtecinternational.com

In a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has formally approved Holtec’s request to transition the Palisades Nuclear Plant from decommissioning status back to an operating license.



It's also remarkable how environmentalist and NIMBY opposition to nuclear power evaporated in a matter of months. Reactors were strangled by regulation for two generations and nobody thought this would ever happen.

Did Trump deregulate?

 

[Care4all]

I'd rather have a nuke plant on my property line than a wind or solar farm.

Surely, you jest?

 

[1srelluc]

Surely, you jest?

It's true....And quit calling me Shirley.

 

[Sparker]

We could spin-up Yucca Mt. for one. Reliable energy security is national security.

Nuking our own land is national insecurity.

 

[Jarlaxle]

I know, renewable energy offends you.

Hey, have they figured out what to do with all that nuclear waste yet?

Of course-it's common everywhere except here, thanks to Carter.

You know where I live.

Answer the ******* question, have we figured out what to do with all that nuclear Waste that stays toxic for 10,000 year yet?

Of course-but NIMBY and BANANA idiots like you do not permit it.

Palisades is a different design. Three mile island operated for 25 years after the accident. You are a bit ignorant of nuclear power.

Waltz Mill was a much worst meltdown yet you dont cite waltz mill.

No, Joey is stupid. Often wrong but ALWAYS certain, he will filibuster until you give up.

Nuking our own land is national insecurity.

That's nonsensical.

 

[Sparker]

Nuclear energy has never been cost effective. It was never more than a side hustle and propaganda cover for plants making bomb fuel.

Many former environmentalists promptly abandoned their beliefs and started advocating nuclear energy when they faced a choice of using less energy and losing their high energy conveniences.