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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Morning Report for December 5, 2005

Headquarters Daily Report

REGION III

REGION III

CONSUMERS ENERGY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SELL PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT

Licensee/Facility:

NUCLEAR MANAGEMENT CO., LLC
Palisades
COVERT, Michigan
Dockets: 05000255
[1] CE
License No:

Notification:

MR Number: 3-2005-0022
Date: 12/05/2005

Press release

Discussion:

On December 5, 2005, Consumers Energy announced its plans to sell the Palisades Nuclear Plant. Consumers Energy will establish a competitive bid process expected to lead to a sale in 2007. The NRC will have to approve the transfer of the plant's operating license to a new owner. Palisades is currently licensed to operate until 2011. The Company has filed with the NRC seeking to renew the license for 20 additional years. The licensee issued a press release today.

Regional Action: Information only

Accession Numbers:

Accession No	Accession Date
ML053390185	12/05/2005

Contacts:

Name	Office Abbrev	Phone No	E-Mail
LIPA, CHRISTINE A	R3	(630) 829-9619	CAL@nrc.gov

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