Federal Register #NRC20262344

NRC Seeks Environmental Consulting for Cooper Nuclear Station License Renewal EIS

This opportunity involves the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeking input for a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the license renewal of the Cooper Nuclear Station in Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Focused on the Cooper Nuclear Station operated by Nebraska Public Power District - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental consulting and impact assessment services - Preparation of a supplemental EIS for nuclear facility license renewal - Stakeholder engagement, including public, local, state, tribal, and federal agency participation - Notable Requirements: - Broad stakeholder engagement is required - Compliance with federal environmental regulations - Consideration of alternatives, including the no-action alternative - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - The NRC is specifically seeking public and agency comments to help define the scope and significant issues for the EIS

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct a scoping process to gather information necessary to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the renewal of the operating license for Cooper Nuclear Station. The process aims to evaluate environmental impacts and consider alternatives including no-action. Public comments on the scope of the supplemental EIS are requested by July 16, 2026. The NRC encourages participation from the public and relevant government agencies in the environmental scoping process.

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