The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued its final environmental report Friday for the license renewal of the nuclear power plant near Richland, Wash., finding no issues to prevent extending the license.
The report closes the NRC review process of Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station for a 20-year renewal of the plant's 40-year license, said Don Gregoire, Energy Northwest manager of regulatory affairs.
Energy Northwest expects a final decision on extending the plant's license in June.
A license renewal would allow it to operate until 2043.
