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Federal Register #2026-20094
NRC notice on phased permit application for two Holtec SMR-300 units in Michigan
Posted
October 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-20094
This is an NRC regulatory notice about an application for a proposed two-unit SMR-300 nuclear power plant in Covert, Michigan. - Government agency: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Advanced Reactors. - Applicant and project entities: SMR, LLC submitted the application on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC. The notice identifies Palisades SMR, LLC as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holtec International. - OEM and proposed technology: Holtec International is associated with the SMR-300 reactor design. The proposed facility would have Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. - Application scope: Part 1 of a phased construction permit application, including a request for limited work authorization to conduct certain early construction activities, three exemption requests, and a comprehensive environmental report. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory application notice, not a procurement solicitation or contract award. No products or services are being purchased, and no quantities, contract value, or period of performance are specified.
Description
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission gives notice of receipt and availability of Part 1 of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization request. SMR, LLC submitted the application on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center in Covert, Michigan. The request seeks approval for certain early construction activities and includes three exemption requests and a comprehensive environmental report. This is the first of four consecutive weekly notices.