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NRC Advisory: NRC to Hold Mandatory Hearing on Belews Creek Early Site Permit
ROCKVILLE, Md. —The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a mandatory hearing Sept. 17 in Danbury, North Carolina, on its review of Duke Energy Carolinas’ application for an early site permit at the Belews Creek site as part of the agency’s review to determine whether the site is suitable for potential future nuclear reactors.
What: NRC staff will discuss the agency’s safety and environmental reviews, answer questions and receive public comments. An open house will be held before the hearing.
When: Thursday, Sept. 17. Open house: 4:30-5 p.m.; hearing: 5-9 p.m. Eastern time.
Where: Ronald W. Reagan Building, Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 1014 Main St., Danbury, North Carolina.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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