Opportunity
Federal Register #NRC-2026-2575
NRC Considers License Transfer Approval for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Merger
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
NRC-2026-2575
This opportunity involves the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) considering a license transfer request for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station due to a merger transaction. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The action concerns regulatory approval for the indirect transfer of co-ownership licenses for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3, and the associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The license transfer is related to a merger involving Troy ParentCo LLC, Troy Merger Sub Inc., TXNM Energy, Inc., and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) - No physical or operational changes to the facility are proposed - The NRC is soliciting public comments, requests for hearings, and petitions for leave to intervene - No procurement of goods or services is involved in this notice
Description
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an application filed by Arizona Public Service Company on behalf of Public Service Company of New Mexico and others for the indirect transfer of co-ownership licenses of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3, as well as the associated general license for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The transfer is related to a merger transaction involving Troy ParentCo LLC and TXNM Energy, Inc. The NRC invites comments, requests for hearings, and petitions for leave to intervene by specified deadlines.