NRCFinal Rule
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendment No. 4
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved an update to a storage container system (called NUHOMS EOS) that safely holds used nuclear fuel at power plants. This approval allows nuclear facilities to continue using this proven storage method, which helps manage radioactive waste safely until it can be permanently disposed of.
Key Points
- 1The NRC certified that the NUHOMS EOS storage cask safely contains spent nuclear fuel and prevents radiation from leaking
- 2This is the 4th update to the original approval, showing the NRC regularly checks that the system meets current safety standards
- 3Nuclear power plants can use these approved casks to store used fuel on-site, reducing the need for temporary storage solutions
- 4The regulation affects power plant operators and communities near nuclear facilities by ensuring safe, regulated fuel storage
- 5This approval is part of the broader process of managing nuclear waste until the U.S. develops a permanent disposal solution
Key Dates
Published
July 29, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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