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
and
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 |
July 18, 2025 |
| Issue Final SEIS |
August 2025 |
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| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FRN Published – Availability of Final SEIS |
September 2025 |
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| Decision – Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
October 15, 2025 |
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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 ended July 14, 2025.
Safety Evaluation
The NRC staff reviewed the Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, subsequent license renewal application for compliance with the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 54, "Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants" and prepared a safety evaluation to document its findings. The “Final Safety Evaluation to the SLRA of Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3," was issued on July 18, 2025.
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
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| 04/18/2024 |
Meeting to discuss the license renewal process and environmental scoping for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3
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| 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:
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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 |