Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1 – Subsequent License Renewal Application
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Application Information
Note: The V.C. Summer subsequent license renewal application (SLRA) is contained in ADAMS Package ML23233A179
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) |
08/2023 |
08/17/2023 |
| Publish Federal Register Notice (FRN) – SLRA Availability |
09/2023 |
09/11/2023 |
| Publish FRN – Docketing Acceptance/Rejection and Opportunity for Hearing |
10/2023 |
10/16/2023 |
| Publish FRN – Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Conduct Scoping |
10/2023 |
11/03/2023 |
| Public Meeting – Overview of Subsequent License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping |
11/2023 |
11/09/2023 11/14/2023 |
| Environmental Scoping Period Ends |
11/2023 |
12/04/2023 |
| Deadline for Filing Hearing Requests and Petitions for Intervention |
12/2023 |
12/15/2023 |
| Issue Draft Site-Specific Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) |
11/2024 |
11/26/2024 |
| Public Meeting – Draft EIS Meeting |
12/2024 |
12/17/2024;
01/09/2025 |
| End of Draft EIS Comment Period |
01/2025 |
01/21/2025 |
| Issue Safety Evaluation Report |
01/2025 |
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| Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Full Committee Meeting |
03/2025 |
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| Issue Final EIS |
06/2025 |
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| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FRN Published – Availability of Final EIS |
06/2025 |
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| Decision – Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
08/2025 |
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Environmental Review
NUREG-1437, Supplement 15, Second Renewal, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants: Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Draft Report for Comment" (ML24330A271) was published November 26, 2024. This supplement documents the NRC staff's review of the environmental issues at Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station Unit 1 in support of the subsequent license renewal application. This draft supplemental environmental impact statement includes the staff's analysis that considers and weighs the environmental effects of the proposed action, the environmental impacts of alternatives to the proposed action, and alternatives available for reducing or avoiding adverse impacts. It also includes the staff's recommendation regarding the proposed action.
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 Virgil C. Summer, Unit 1
| V.C. Summer PMs |
| License Renewal (Safety) |
Marieliz Johnson |
| License Renewal (Environmental) |
Kim Conway |
| Lead Power Plant |
Ed Miller |