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Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 – Subsequent License Renewal Application

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Subsequent License Renewal Review Schedule

These schedules reflect work plans that are subject to change. Early completion of a milestone may affect the target date of future milestones. Subsequent meetings and comment periods may change based on the revised schedule. This work plan will be updated on a periodic basis. Please see the NRC Public Meetings Page or contact the below listed PM for the latest information on meetings and status.

Milestone Scheduled Actual
Receive Subsequent License Renewal Application (SLRA) January 2024 January 19, 2024
Publish Federal Register Notice (FRN) – SLRA Availability February 2024 February 8, 2024
Publish FRN – Docketing Acceptance/Rejection and Opportunity for Hearing March 2024 March 21, 2024
Publish FRN – Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Conduct Scoping April 2024 April 3, 2024
Public Meeting – Overview of Subsequent License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping April 2024 April 11, 2024
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April 18, 2024
Environmental Scoping Period Ends May 2024 May 3, 2024
Deadline for Filing Hearing Requests and Petitions for Intervention May 2024 May 20, 2024
Issue Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) May 2025 May 21, 2025
End of DSEIS Comment Period June 2025 July 14, 2025
Issue Safety Evaluation Report July 2025  
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Full Committee Meeting September 2025  
Issue Final SEIS November 2025  
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FRN Published – Availability of Final SEIS November 2025  
Decision – Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation January 2026  
 
 

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Environmental Review

"NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 21, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3- Draft Report for Comment" was published on May 21, 2025, for public comment. This supplement documents the NRC staff's review of the environmental issues at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3, regarding the Tennessee Valley Authority’s application for subsequent license renewal of that facility. This supplement was prepared in accordance with 10 Part 51 and NUREG-1437, Revision 2, “Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Final Report,” dated August 2024. This supplemental environmental impact statement includes the NRC staff's analysis that considers and weighs the environmental effects of the proposed action (subsequent license renewal) and the environmental impacts of alternatives to the proposed action. It also includes the NRC staff's preliminary recommendation regarding the proposed action. The comment period ends July 14, 2025.

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Public Involvement

The public is encouraged to participate in the reactor license renewal process through public meetings, and public comment periods on rules, renewal guidance, and other documents. The Reactor License Renewal Public Involvement page provides general information to help the public participate.

Date Description
04/11/2024 Meeting to discuss the license renewal process and environmental scoping for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3
04/18/2024 Meeting to discuss the license renewal process and environmental scoping for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3
05/30/2025 Comments on "NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 21, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3- Draft Report for Comment" may be submitted by July 14, 2025, by:
  • Going to Regulations.gov
  • Emailing BrownsFerryEnvironmental.Resource@nrc.gov
  • Mailing:
         U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
         Office of Administration
         ATTN: Program Management, Announcements and Editing Staff
         Mail Stop: TWFN-7-A60M
         Washington, DC 20555-0001

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Project Managers

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 PMs
License Renewal (Safety) Jessica Hammock
License Renewal (Environmental) Jessica Umana
Lead Power Plant Kimberly Green

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, June 6, 2025