Nuclear plants may store spent fuel in a redesigned NUHOMS 61BTH basket
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission adds Amendment 19 to the TN Americas NUHOMS storage system certificate, allowing a 61BTH basket built with staggered plates that is lighter and simpler to make, plus editorial fixes. It takes effect unless significant adverse comments came in.
Who it affects
Nuclear plant operators storing spent fuel under a general license
When
This rule takes effect on November 9, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-17445: List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS® Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Certificate of Compliance No. 1004, Renewed Amendment No. 19
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