NRC Schedules Oct. 1 Meetings To Discuss Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Construction

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2014

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled two meetings for Wednesday, Oct. 1, to discuss the status of the Watts Bar Unit 2 construction project.

Watts Bar Unit 2 is being built by TVA near Spring City, Tenn., which is about 60 miles southwest of Knoxville. TVA also operates Unit 1 at the site. 

The meetings will be held back-to-back, beginning at 5 p.m. at the meeting room of the Comfort Inn, 2811 Decatur Pike in Athens, Tenn. Prior to the meetings, the NRC staff will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. for informal discussions with the public. 

At the 5 p.m. meeting, NRC will discuss the project with TVA officials. The discussion will include the project’s status, major milestones and potential challenges that could impact the unit’s completion schedule. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., NRC officials will discuss the status of NRC licensing and inspection activities with members of the public. 

Members of the public who are unable to attend the meetings can participate via a teleconference/webinar. A dial-in teleconference number will be provided to those who register via email. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/982531953 .

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