ML24337A135

News Release-III-24-028: NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant

ML24337A135
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Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	11/15/2024
From:	Office of Public Affairs Region II
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No: III-24-028 November 15, 2024

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Viktoria Mitlyng, 630-829-9662 Prema Chandrathil, 630-829-9663 NRC Will Hold Public Meeting November 20 To Discuss Potential Restart of Palisades Nuclear Plant The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.

Eastern time that will include the agencys update on the Palisades Restart Panels activities. In addition, representatives from the NRC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will discuss their respective roles in evaluating Palisades emergency management plans for the sites potential return to operation.

The meeting will be held at the Grand Upton Hall, Lake Michigan College, 2755 E. Napier Ave., in Benton Harbor. The meeting agenda and details for attending remotely can be found in the meeting notice.

Palisades permanently ceased operations in May 2022. In early 2023, Holtec International, the Palisades license holder, expressed interest in returning the plant to an operational status. The NRC created the Palisades Restart Panel to guide staff efforts to review, inspect, and determine if Palisades can be safely returned to operation.

The meeting will begin with an Open House followed by presentations and a question-and comment-session for attendees to engage with panel members. In-person attendees will be given priority to speak. Additional information on a potential Palisades restart can be found on the NRCs website.