The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recommended issuing an early site permit for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed Clinch River nuclear site in west Oak Ridge, after the final environmental impact statement was issued.
TVA plans to build at least two small modular nuclear reactors on its 935-acre site on the Clinch River in Roane County, not far from the Bull Run Fossil Plant, which TVA is closing for lack of demand.
Small modular nuclear reactor designs not readySmall modular nuclear reactor designs are not yet available because the technology is still being developed. According to the Department of Energy, small modular reactors will offer the ability to follow varying power demands common in remote areas. They cost less to assemble and have nuclear security advantages over large, traditional nuclear plants.
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If organizations or the public petition the permit, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board panel will hold a contested hearing.
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