Summary
On Sept. 30, 2026, Palisades Energy (Holtec) requested permission to use custom equipment and procedures to move a tilted nuclear fuel assembly from the reactor core to the spent fuel pool. The NRC is reviewing the request and has provided an opportunity for public comment. The NRC has verified that the fuel rods in the tilted assembly remain intact and safe while the review continues.
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