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Cooper Nuclear Station - Subsequent License Renewal Application
Cooper Nuclear Station – Subsequent License Renewal Application
On this page:
- Application Information
- Subsequent License Renewal Review Schedule
- Environmental Review
- Safety Evaluation
- Public Involvement
- Project Managers
Application Information:
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 PM listed below for the latest information.
| Milestone | Scheduled | Actual |
| Receive Subsequent License Renewal Application (SLRA) | 05/2026 | 05/07/2026 |
| Publish Letter—SLRA Availability | 05/2026 | 05/15/2026 |
| Publish Letter—Docketing Acceptance/Rejection and Opportunity for Hearing | 06/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| Publish Federal Register Notice FRN – Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Conduct Scoping | 06/2026 | 06/16/2026 |
| Environmental Scoping Period Ends | 07/2026 | 07/16/2026 |
| Deadline for Filing Hearing Requests and Petitions for Intervention | 08/2026 | 08/10/2026 |
| Issue Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) | 01/2027 | |
| Draft Supplemental EIS Comment Period Ends | 02/2027 | |
| Issue Final Supplemental EIS | 04/2027 | |
| Issue Safety Evaluation | 04/2027 | |
| Decision—Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation | 06/2027 |
Environmental Review
As part of the environmental review, members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments on the draft supplemental EIS. Per the schedule above, NRC staff expects to issue the draft supplemental EIS for a 30-day comment period in January of 2027.
Safety Evaluation Report
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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.
Project Managers for Cooper Nuclear Station
| Cooper Nuclear Station PMs | |
|---|---|
| License Renewal (Safety) | Mark Yoo |
| License Renewal (Environmental) | Lance Rakovan |
| Lead Power Plant | Thomas Byrd |
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 08, 2026