Federal Register #Docket No. 52-055, NRC-2025-2161

NRC Seeks Input for Environmental Impact Statement on Duke Energy Early Site Permit at Belews Creek, NC

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input as it prepares an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC's Early Site Permit (ESP) application at the Belews Creek site in North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (cooperating agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (applicant) - Products/Services Requested: - Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the ESP application - Public scoping and environmental review services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No specific reactor technology selected yet; EIS will consider multiple future nuclear reactor options - Public engagement and input are central to the process - Focus on environmental issues and alternatives for the proposed site - Place of Performance: - Belews Creek site, Sauratown Township (Stokes County) and Belews Creek Township (Forsyth County), North Carolina - No specific products or part numbers are being procured at this stage; the opportunity is for information gathering and environmental review services only

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC's application for an Early Site Permit (ESP) at the Belews Creek site in North Carolina. The NRC is initiating a 30-day public scoping period to gather input on the scope of the EIS. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a cooperating agency, and the NRC is the lead Federal agency. Public comments on the scope of the EIS are requested by June 8, 2026.

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