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Notice2026-063892026-04-02

Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Abstract

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) regarding the NRC's consideration of subsequent license renewal (SLR) for Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP), Units 1 and 2. The EA evaluates the environmental impacts of the subsequent renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-57 and NPF-5 for HNP, Units 1 and 2, respectively, for an additional 20 years of operation, alternatives to SLR and their environmental effects, and mitigation measures for minimizing adverse environmental impacts, as appropriate. HNP is located approximately 11 miles north of Baxley, Georgia on the Altamaha River, in Toombs and Appling Counties.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice; issuance.
Dates
The EA and FONSI referenced in this document were available on March 26, 2026.

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Nuclear Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. 50-321 and 50-366; NRC-2025-0091] AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice; issuance. SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) regarding the NRC's consideration of subsequent license renewal (SLR) for Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP), Units 1 and 2. The EA evaluates the environmental impacts of the subsequent renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-57 and NPF-5 for HNP, Units 1 and 2, respectively, for an additional 20 years of operation, alternatives to SLR and their environmental effects, and mitigation measures for minimizing adverse environmental impacts, as appropriate. HNP is located approximately 11 miles north of Baxley, Georgia on the Altamaha River, in Toombs and Appling Counties. DATES: The EA and FONSI referenced in this document were available on March 26, 2026. ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2025-0091 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You may obtain publicly available information related to this document using any of the following methods: Federal Rulemaking Website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2025-0091. Address questions about Docket IDs in Regulations.gov to Bridget Curran; telephone: 301-415-1003; email: Bridget.Curran@nrc.gov . For technical questions, contact the individua

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Citation: 91 FR 16756