Federal Register #NRC-2026-1719

NRC Requests Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for Duane Arnold Energy Center Restart

This notice concerns a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Dominance Financing (cooperating agency) - OEMs and vendors: - NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (applicant for license amendments) - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment on a draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact - Unique or notable requirements: - NRC is considering an exemption and three license amendments to support the potential restart of power operations at the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) in Iowa - The draft environmental assessment concludes that the proposed actions would not have significant environmental impacts - Public comments are being solicited on the draft documents - No contract, purchase, or acquisition is involved in this notice

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact (FONSI) regarding the reauthorization of power operations at the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC). The NRC is considering issuance of an exemption and three license amendments requested by NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC to support the potential reauthorization of power operations at DAEC through February 21, 2034. The draft EA evaluates the environmental effects of the proposed actions and concludes that the impacts would not be significant. Comments are due by September 2, 2026.

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