NRC issues preliminary EA/FONSI for Crane restart

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NRC issues preliminary EA/FONSI for Crane restart

https://www.ans.org/news/2026-06-09/article-8106/nrc-issues-preliminary-eafonsi-for-crane-restart/

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission determined that the proposed restart of the Crane nuclear power plant will not result in significant environmental impacts. This finding allows the agency to bypass a lengthy environmental impact statement process. Public comments on the draft assessment are being accepted through July 8, with a final determination expected in September.

On June 1, the planned restart of Crane nuclear power plant (formerly Three Mile Island-1) received a boost when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Constellation's waiver request to transfer certain rights to the Middletown, Pa., plant.

Two days later, the restart—which could happen as early as 2027—hit another significant milestone when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced that its preliminary environmental assessment review determined the restart would have no significant environmental impacts. The NRC posted the draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact on Monday.

Read the full article at ans.org:
https://www.ans.org/news/2026-06-09/article-8106/nrc-issues-preliminary-eafonsi-for-crane-restart/