Federal Register #NRC20263796

NRC grants Palisades Energy, LLC work hour exemption and receives North Anna site permit renewal application

This opportunity summary covers regulatory actions by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) affecting nuclear plant operations and site permitting. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Palisades Energy, LLC (operator of Palisades Nuclear Plant) - Dominion Energy Virginia (applicant for North Anna site permit renewal) - Products/Services Requested: - One-time exemption for work hour limitations for Operations personnel at Palisades Nuclear Plant - Allows use of less restrictive outage work hour controls for up to 60 days during plant restart - No physical products or equipment are being procured - Early site permit renewal application for North Anna site (extends permit by 20 years) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exemption is specifically for fatigue management and staffing during a complex restart from decommissioning status - Permit renewal extends site authorization for future nuclear development - NRC determined exemption does not endanger life or property and is authorized by law - No contract vehicles, procurement procedures, or product purchases are involved; this is a regulatory notice - OEMs are highlighted as the primary entities affected by NRC actions

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a one-time exemption to Palisades Energy, LLC allowing Operations personnel to use less restrictive work hour limitations than normally required by NRC regulations. This exemption applies for a period of no more than 60 days commencing upon core reload or until the Palisades Nuclear Plant is connected to the electrical grid, whichever occurs first. The exemption aims to maintain continuity of experienced operators, minimize personnel turnovers, and support safe startup operations during the plant's restart. It replaces a previous exemption and provides necessary flexibility while maintaining fatigue management protections.

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