The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.
Eastern time that will include the agency’s update on the Palisades Restart Panel’s activities. In
addition, representatives from the NRC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will
discuss their respective roles in evaluating Palisades’ emergency management plans for the site’s
potential return to operation.
The meeting will be held at the Grand Upton Hall, Lake Michigan College,
2755 E. Napier Ave., in Benton Harbor. The meeting agenda and details for attending remotely can
be found in the meeting notice.
Palisades permanently ceased operations in May 2022. In early 2023, Holtec International,
the Palisades license holder, expressed interest in returning the plant to an operational status. The
NRC created the Palisades Restart Panel to guide staff efforts to review, inspect, and determine if
Palisades can be safely returned to operation.
The meeting will begin with an Open House followed by presentations and a question-and
comment-session for attendees to engage with panel members. In-person attendees will be given
priority to speak. Additional information on a potential Palisades restart can be found on the NRC’s
website.
