NRC-2024-0146, Comment (7) of Eric on Tennessee Valley Authority; Clinch River Nuclear Site, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
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| Site: | 05000615 |
| Issue date: | 11/09/2025 |
| From: | Amphibian Refuge |
| To: | Office of Administration |
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| 90FR50498 00007, NRC-2024-0146 | |
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PUBLIC SUBMISSION As of: 11/14/25, 8:04 AM Received: November 09, 2025 Status: Pending_Post Tracking No. mhr-xkt6-iagc Comments Due: December 22, 2025 Submission Type: Web Docket: NRC-2024-0146 Tennessee Valley Authority Clinch River Nuclear Site Exemption Comment On: NRC-2024-0146-0009 Tennessee Valley Authority; Clinch River Nuclear Site, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Document: NRC-2024-0146-DRAFT-0007 Comment on FR Doc # 2025-19809 Submitter Information Email:eric@amphibianrefuge.org Organization:Amphibian Refuge General Comment Amphibian populations are declining worldwide, and amphibians are experiencing high extinction rates due to habitat loss, chytrid fungus, pollutants, pesticides, invasive species, and climate change.
Amphibians are the most threatened class of vertebrates.
The Clinch River Nuclear Site project could affect amphibians, such as the Eastern Hellbender (a proposed endangered species). Eastern Tennessee has a high diversity of amphibian species. We recommend conducting amphibian population monitoring surveys and delineating protected areas for amphibians.
There are opportunities for energy efficiency technologies at the Clinch River Nuclear Site. Consider installing solar panels over parking lots and on structures, electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots, and battery storage units on vacant land.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment.
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International Union for the Conservation of Nature. 2024. Amphibian Conservation Action Plan. Gland Switzerland: International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
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