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NRC issues draft environmental assessment finding no significant impact from Duane Arnold restart
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NRC staff published a draft environmental assessment concluding that restarting Duane Arnold would have no significant impact in any area reviewed, from water use to accidents. That likely spares the project a much longer full environmental impact statement. Public comments ran to September 2, with a final finding expected in the fall.
- Reviewed land, air, water, ecology, health, waste, fuel cycle and accident scenarios
- Comment period closed September 2, 2026
- Final assessment expected fall 2026