Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21588
NRC notice on early construction authorization application for two SMR-300 units
Posted
October 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-21588
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has acknowledged a phased application for early construction activities at a proposed small modular reactor site in Covert, Michigan. - Government buyer / agency: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); no purchasing office or sub-agency is identified. - Applicant and organizations named: SMR, LLC submitted the application on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a subsidiary of Holtec International. - Project: A proposed two-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center, consisting of Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. - Requested authorization and materials: Limited work authorization for certain early construction activities, three exemption requests, and a comprehensive environmental report. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory notice acknowledging receipt and availability of part of a construction permit application, not a solicitation for goods or services. No products, quantities, or part numbers 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, submitted by SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC. The application concerns a dual-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center in Covert, Michigan, with units named Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. The request seeks NRC approval for certain early construction activities and includes three exemption requests and a comprehensive environmental report. This is the fourth of four consecutive weekly notices.