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SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

By Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, beginning October 1, 2026, of receipt and availability of the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International (collectively, Holt

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Neutral factual statementThe sentence presents the core information without evaluative language, using precise dates, entity names, and regulatory terms.

Procedural framingThe statement frames the notice as part of a scheduled series, emphasizing routine regulatory communication rather than a singular event.

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The notice does not explain the technical specifications of the SMR‑300 design, the regulatory criteria for the limited work authorization, the timeline for full permit approval, or any public or stakeholder input related to the project.

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The NRC’s weekly notices are a standard procedural step to inform the public about pending nuclear licensing actions. The involvement of Holtec International, a known supplier of small modular reactor technology, indicates that the project is part of broader industry efforts to deploy SMRs in the United States.

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The text is purely factual reporting of an NRC administrative notice; it contains no editorial commentary or opinion.