Federal Register #2026-06498

NRC Approves License Ownership Transfer for Duane Arnold Energy Center

This summary covers the NRC's administrative order regarding the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC): - Government Buyer: - United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (new 100% license holder) - Central Iowa Power Cooperative (previous partial owner) - Corn Belt Power Cooperative (previous partial owner) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a license ownership transfer - Unique or Notable Requirements: - NRC approved the direct transfer of partial ownership of Renewed Facility License No. DPR-49 and the associated general license for the DAEC Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) - The transfer results in NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC holding 100% ownership - Includes a conforming administrative amendment to reflect the transfer - Place of Performance: - Duane Arnold Energy Center, Linn County, Iowa - NRC Office (administrative action) - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or technical procurement requirements are specified

Description

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an order approving the direct transfer of partial ownership of the Renewed Facility License No. DPR49 for the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) and the associated general license for the DAEC Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation from Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative to NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC. Following the transfer, NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC will hold 100% ownership of the license. The order includes a conforming administrative amendment to reflect the transfer and is effective for one year from March 30, 2026.

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