Opportunity
Federal Register #XW010/05
NRC Considers Amendment and Renewal of EnergySolutions Radioactive Waste Export License to Canada
Buyer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
XW010/05
NAICS
562112, 562211
This opportunity involves the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) considering an application from EnergySolutions Services Inc. to amend and renew its export license for radioactive waste shipments to Canada. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Office of International Programs - OEMs/Vendors: - EnergySolutions Services Inc. - EnergySolutions Canada Corporation - Products/Services Requested: - Export of mixed hazardous and radioactive waste, including contaminated recyclable resource material/waste (e.g., lead bricks or sheet) - Total maximum quantity: 380.064 TBq - Includes specific isotopes: H-3 (185 TBq), C-14 (18.5 TBq), Ra-226 (0.74 TBq), Th-232 (0.74 TBq), Po-210 (0.37 TBq), Uranium (natural or depleted, 7.4 TBq), Uranium (not U-233, U-235 or U-238, 0.074 TBq), Atomic number 3 to 83 (111 TBq), Atomic number 84 to 91 (0.185 TBq), Transuranics (0.185 TBq), Am-241 (0.37 TBq), Fe-55 (55.5 TBq), and Special Nuclear Material (235U equivalent: 350 grams) - End use: Storage and disposal in Canada - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Amendment updates licensee and supplier addresses - Adds Bear Creek Operations as a supplier - Revises the name and address of the Canadian recipient - Extends license expiration for an additional 10 years - Revises the list of exportable materials and isotopes - Public comment and hearing opportunity provided
Description
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an application submitted by EnergySolutions Services Inc. (ESSI) to amend and renew an existing license authorizing the export of radioactive waste to Canada. The amendment includes updating the licensee's address, adding a supplier to the export list, revising the name and address of a Canadian entity, extending the license expiration date to December 31, 2036, and revising the list of materials. The NRC is providing an opportunity for public comment, requests for hearing, and petitions to intervene, with a deadline of August 26, 2026.