Duke Energy Seeks NRC Exemption for McGuire Nuclear Station Spent Fuel Storage

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an exemption request from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC to store spent nuclear fuel in a condition above the specified helium density range at its McGuire Nuclear Station, citing no significant environmental impact. The NRC staff has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) based on an environmental assessment (EA) prepared by the agency.