# 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.

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