Opportunity
Federal Register #NRC-2026-1618
NRC Review: Indirect License Transfer for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
NRC-2026-1618
This opportunity concerns the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) review of an application for the indirect transfer of control of licenses related to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - El Paso Electric Company (EPE) (licensee and applicant) - Arizona Public Service Company (facility operator) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory action regarding license transfer - Licenses involved: - Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74 (Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3) - General license for the Palo Verde Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The transfer is an indirect, upstream change in control of EPE's possession-only interests, resulting from a change in membership interests in IIF US Holding 2 GP, LLC - No physical or operational changes to the facility are proposed - NRC is soliciting public comments, hearing requests, and petitions to intervene - Place of Performance/Facility: - Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Arizona - No contract for goods or services is being solicited; this is a regulatory license transfer action only.
Description
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an application filed by El Paso Electric Company (EPE) for the indirect transfer of control of its interests in the operating licenses for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3, as well as the associated general license for the Palo Verde Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The transfer involves an upstream change in control of EPE's possession-only rights and does not affect operational or physical aspects of the facility. The NRC is providing an opportunity for public comment, requests for hearing, and petitions to intervene regarding this license transfer.