ML25035A030
| ML25035A030 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 01/02/2025 |
| From: | Office of Public Affairs |
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| References | |
| News Release-25-001 | |
| Download: ML25035A030 (1) | |
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No: 25-001 January 2, 2025 CONTACT: Scott Burnell, 301-415-8200 NRC Renews Monticello Operating License For a Second Time The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed for a second time the operating license of Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1, for an additional 20 years.
Monticello is a boiling-water reactor located in Monticello, Minnesota, about 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Its operating license will now expire Sept. 8, 2050.
The NRCs review of the application from Northern States Power Company-Minnesota (doing business as Xcel Energy), proceeded on two tracks. A safety evaluation report was issued in March 2024, and a final environmental impact statement was issued in November 2024. These documents, as well as other information regarding the Monticello subsequent license renewal application, are available on the NRC website.
With the renewal of the Monticello license, nine commercial nuclear power reactors have received subsequent renewed licenses (authorizing operations from 60 to 80 years). Six applications for subsequent license renewal are currently under review.