Federal Register #Docket No. 50-615, NRC-2024-0146

Final SEIS Issued for TVA Clinch River Nuclear Site BWRX-300 SMR Construction Permit

This notice announces the issuance of a final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) related to the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) application for a construction permit for a small modular nuclear reactor at the Clinch River Nuclear Site, Unit 1 in Roane County, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - In cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - OEM Highlight: - GE Vernova Hitachi is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) mentioned, providing the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology - Products/Services: - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited or awarded in this notice - The SEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of issuing a construction permit for the GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The SEIS reviews environmental impacts and alternatives for the proposed nuclear facility - This is an informational release as part of the environmental review process, not a solicitation for procurement - Place of Performance: - Clinch River Nuclear Site, Unit 1, Roane County, Tennessee

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has issued a final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the construction permit application submitted by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for one GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) at the Clinch River Nuclear Site, Unit 1 in Roane County, Tennessee. The SEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of issuing a construction permit to allow the construction of the SMR, as well as alternatives to the proposed action. TVA plans to construct and operate the unit to demonstrate the feasibility of the BWRX-300 SMR technology.

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