ML24113A043

News Release-24-021: NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing for the Browns Ferry Subsequent License Renewal Application

ML24113A043
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Issue date:	03/21/2024
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No: 24-021 March 21, 2024 CONTACT: Scott Burnell, 301-415-8200 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing for the Browns Ferry Subsequent License Renewal Application

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced an opportunity for the public to request a hearing on an application proposing an additional 20 years of operation for the three Browns Ferry reactor s in Athens, Alabama.

The Tennessee Valley Authority filed the application Jan. 19 seeking a second, or subsequent, renewal of the reactors licenses from 60 to 80 years. The NRC approved the first renewal, from 40 to 60 years, in May 2006. The Browns Ferry reactor licenses currently expire in December 2033 for Unit 1, June 2034 for Unit 2, and July 2036 for Unit 3.

The NRC staff has determined the application contains sufficient information for the agency to formally docket the application and begin its safety and environmental reviews.

Docketing the application is not an indication of whether the NRC will renew the licenses.

The notice in todays Federal Register includes instructions for filing hearing requests.

The filing deadline is May 20.

A copy of the Browns Ferry subsequent license renewal application is available at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St. in Athens. More information about subsequent license renewal is available on the NRC website.