February 09, 2026
NRC Accepts Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC’s Early Site Permit Application
On February 8, the staff accepted Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC’s application for an early site permit (ESP) at the Belews Creek site, North Carolina. The acceptance letter includes milestones to issue the final safety evaluation and final environmental impact statement by May 2027 (15 months from acceptance). A Notice announcing the acceptance and offering an opportunity to request a hearing and petition for leave to intervene was published in the Federal Register on February 9 (91 FR 5787). Learn More.