NRC Will Hold Public Meeting August 1 To Discuss Potential Restart of Palisades Nuclear Plant

Nuclear Regulatory Commission - News Release
No: III-24-021 July 25, 2024
Contact: Viktoria Mitlyng, 630-829-9662 Prema Chandrathil, 630-829-9663

NRC Will Hold Public Meeting August 1 To Discuss Potential Restart of Palisades Nuclear Plant

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting that will include the agency’s update on the plant’s readiness to potentially resume operation and a presentation from Holtec International on restart-related activities.

The meeting will be held at the Grand Upton Hall, Lake Michigan College, 2755 E. Napier Ave., in Benton Harbor. Information for attending virtually or by phone can be found in the meeting notice.

Palisades permanently ceased operations in May 2022. In early 2023, Holtec International, the Palisades license holder, expressed interest in returning the plant to an operational status. The NRC created the Palisades Restart Panel to guide staff efforts to review, inspect, and determine if Palisades could be safely returned to operation.

The presentations will be followed by a question and comment session for attendees to engage with panel members on the NRC’s presentation. In-person attendees will be given priority to speak. Additional information on a potential Palisades restart can be found on the NRC’s website.

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