ML22305A546
| ML22305A546 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Comanche Peak  |
| Issue date: | 10/21/2022 |
| From: | Office of Public Affairs |
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| References | |
| News Release-22-043 | |
| Download: ML22305A546 (1) | |
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No: 22-043 October 21, 2022 CONTACT: Scott Burnell, 301-415-8200 NRC Makes Available Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received an application from Vistra Operations Company to renew the operating licenses for the Comanche Peak Nuclear Generating Station in Glen Rose, Texas. The application is now available on the NRC website.
Vistra filed the application on Oct. 3, seeking to renew the licenses for an additional 20 years of operation. Comanche Peaks two pressurized-water reactors, about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, are currently licensed to operate through Feb. 8, 2030, for Unit 1 and through Feb. 2, 2033, for Unit 2.
The NRC staff is reviewing the application to determine if it is sufficiently complete to begin the agencys extensive safety and environmental reviews. If the application is determined to be complete, the staff will docket it and publish a notice of opportunity to request an adjudicatory hearing before the NRCs Atomic Safety and Licensing Board.
Information about the license renewal process is available on the NRC website. A copy of the Comanche Peak license renewal application will be available at the Somervell County Library, 108 Allen Drive in Glen Rose; and Hood County Library, 222 N Travis St. in Granbury, Texas.