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Nuclear Power Deployment Scorecard
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Current Scorecard - January 7, 2009

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New Nuclear Plant Deployment
Current State of the Industry

Early Site Permits (ESP)
Summary: Three ESPs issued, one utility ESP application is currently under NRC review:

  • The following ESPs have been issued: Exelon – Clinton (IL), 3/15/07; Entergy – Grand Gulf (MS), 4/5/07; Dominion – North Anna (VA), 11/ 27/07.
  • Under NRC review: Southern – Vogtle site (GA). Final EIS issued August 18, 2008; SER issued November 18, 2008, and a Commission decision expected in late 2009.
  • Duke notified NRC of two possible ESP applications at Oconee County (SC) and/or Davie County (NC); no dates provided.
  • Unidentified power company announced plans to submit an ESP application in fiscal year 2010.

 

 
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