Federal Register #2026-22884

NRC review of application to complete a two-unit Holtec SMR-300 plant in Michigan

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced receipt of a construction permit application for a proposed two-unit SMR-300 plant in Covert, Michigan. - Government agency: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which is conducting an acceptance review. - Applicant and project entities: SMR, LLC submitted the application on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holtec International. - OEM: Holtec International is associated with the SMR-300 plant technology. - Proposed project: Complete construction of Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2 at the Palisades Energy Center. - Application materials: Part 2 includes a complete preliminary safety analysis report, revisions to a previously approved quality assurance topical report for NRC review, and requests for exemptions from existing rules. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement solicitation; no products or services are being requested for purchase.

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission gives notice of receipt and availability of Part 2 of a phased construction permit application submitted by SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC. The application seeks approval to complete construction of a dual-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center in Covert, Michigan, with units named Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. Part 2 includes a complete preliminary safety analysis report, an updated Quality Assurance Topical Report, and exemption requests. The NRC is conducting an acceptance review, and this is the first of four consecutive weekly notices beginning November 10, 2026.

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