ML26064A062
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| Site: | Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 03/03/2026 |
| From: | Office of Public Affairs Region I |
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| News Release-I-26-002 | List: |
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| News Release-I-26-002 | |
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
No: I-26-002 March 3, 2026 CONTACT: Scott Burnell, 301-415-8200 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plant KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission launched a special inspection at the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station to review the circumstances of a loss of offsite power during a recent winter storm. The plant, operated by PSEG Nuclear LLC, is in Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey.
The NRC determined a special inspection was warranted because switchyard issues caused the plant to unexpectedly lose its preferred source of electrical power for safety systems.
We want to ensure PSEG is taking appropriate steps to understand the conditions that caused the power loss, said acting Region I Administrator Ray McKinley. Our inspectors will evaluate the companys analysis of the event, as well as the steps being taken to ensure the plant avoids similar events in the future.
On Feb. 23, plant operators declared an Unusual Event and safely shut down the plant after safety systems lost connection to incoming power lines. Emergency generators automatically started to provide power to essential plant equipment. The plant restored offsite power later that day, and the reactor remains safely shut down.
Once the inspection is complete, NRC inspectors will document their findings in a publicly available inspection report, which will be distributed electronically to listserv subscribers and available on the NRC website.
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