ML25351A153
| ML25351A153 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 99902159 |
| Issue date: | 01/13/2026 |
| From: | Carolyn Lauron NRC/NRR/DNRL/NLIB |
| To: | Hazelhoff A EnergySolutions |
| References | |
| Download: ML25351A153 (0) | |
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Ms. Amy C. Hazelhoff Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs EnergySolutions 121 W. Trade Street Charlotte NC 28202 United States
SUBJECT:
ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT NUMBER FOR ENERGYSOLUTIONS PREAPPLICATION ACTIVITIES FOR A MAJOR LICENSING ACTION FOR A NEW NUCLEAR PLANT AT THE KEWAUNEE POWER STATION SITE IN WISCONSIN
Dear Ms. Hazelhoff:
On January 7, 2026, you submitted a Letter of Intent and requested a project number for preapplication activities related a future EnergySolutions application for a major licensing action for the Kewaunee Power Station (KPS) site in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. 1 Your letter indicated that an application for an Early Site Permit, Construction Permit, or Combined License are currently under evaluation and anticipate submission by June 2028.
On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) established Project No.: 99902159 for the preapplication activities associated with this project. Please include this number in all correspondence associated with this project.
The NRC staff will begin to charge fees in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 170, Fees for Facilities, Materials, Import and Export Licenses, and Other Regulatory Services Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Amended, for the licensing and review of this application and any preapplication activities.
The NRC staff notes that certain preapplication activities may qualify for the reduced hourly rate.2 For example, preapplication activities described in a licensing project plan (or regulatory engagement plan) submitted to the NRC for the purpose of submitting a future qualifying application may qualify for the reduced hourly rate. Additional information on qualifying for the reduced hourly rate may be found on the NRC public website.3 1 Letter from A. Hazelhoff, Notice of Intent to Submit an Application for a Major Licensing Action for a New Nuclear Plant at the Kewaunee Power Station Site in Wisconsin, dated January 7, 2026, Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML25351A153.
2 Federal Register Notice, Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025, dated June 24, 2025, 90 FR 26730. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/24/2025-11544/fee-schedules-fee-recovery-for-fiscal-year-2025 3 See NRC public website, NRC Fees. https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/new-reactors/advanced/new-app/general-info/fees January 13, 2026
A. Hazelhoff 2
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at Carolyn.Lauron@nrc.gov or (301) 415-2736.
Sincerely, Carolyn L. Lauron, Project Manager Licensing and Regulatory Infrastructure Branch Division of New and Renewed Licenses Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No.: 99902159 cc: Joe Lynch, jrlynch@energysolutions.com GovDelivery Signed by Lauron, Carolyn on 01/13/26
A. Hazelhoff 3
SUBJECT:
ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT NUMBER FOR ENERGYSOLUTIONS PREAPPLICATION ACTIVITIES FOR A MAJOR LICENSING ACTION FOR A NEW NUCLEAR PLANT AT THE KEWAUNEE POWER STATION SITE IN WISCONSIN DATED: JANUARY 13, 2026 DISTRIBUTION:
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