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

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• Application Information
• Subsequent License Renewal Review Schedule
• Environmental Review
• Safety Evaluation
• Public Involvement
• Project Managers

Application Information:

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

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.

• Revised Schedule Letter (February 6, 2025)
• Revised Schedule Letter (August 7, 2025)

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, Final Report" was published on August 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 consequences of the no-action alternative (i.e., not renewing the operating licenses) that include an analysis of the environmental consequences of reasonable alternatives. It also includes the NRC staff's recommendation regarding the proposed action.

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.

Project Managers