Federal Register #2026-07796

NRC Considers Amendments for Duane Arnold Energy Center Power Operations Resumption

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering three license amendment requests from NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC to support the potential resumption of power operations at the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) in Linn County, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation - OEM/Vendor: - NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (facility licensee and applicant) - Requested Services: - Revision of the renewed facility license and technical specifications (Appendix A) to support power operations - Update of the DAEC Physical Security Plan and License Condition C.(5) - Replacement of the current Emergency Response Plan with the NextEra Common Emergency Plan and a DAEC site-specific annex - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Amendments are proposed to involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC) - Access to safeguards information (SGI) for hearing participants requires background checks and fingerprinting - Public comments and hearing requests are invited per NRC procedures - Place of Performance: - Duane Arnold Energy Center, Linn County, Iowa - NRC headquarters, Washington, DC (contracting office) - The amendments support potential power operations through the current license expiration date

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of three amendments to Renewed Facility License No. DPR-49 for the Duane Arnold Energy Center, requested by NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC. These amendments support the potential reauthorization of power operations at the facility. The NRC proposes to determine that these amendments involve no significant hazards consideration. Procedures are issued to access safeguards information for persons filing a hearing request or petition for leave to intervene.

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