NRCFinal Rule
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendment Nos. 3 and 4; Corrections
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved updates to how a company called TN Americas can store used nuclear fuel in special steel containers called casks. This regulation makes corrections to safety rules that were previously approved, ensuring that spent fuel from nuclear power plants can be safely stored on-site until it's eventually disposed of permanently.
Key Points
- 1TN Americas LLC received official approval to use their NUHOMS EOS system for storing radioactive spent fuel in dry casks instead of water pools
- 2This is an update (Amendment Nos. 3 and 4) that corrects and improves the previous safety standards for this specific storage method
- 3The regulation affects nuclear power plants that need safe temporary storage solutions for their radioactive waste materials
- 4These steel containers allow spent nuclear fuel to be stored safely at reactor sites for many years without requiring active cooling systems
- 5The NRC conducted a detailed review to ensure this storage method protects public health, safety, and the environment before granting approval
Key Dates
Published
February 2, 2026
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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