Department of Energy March 8, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) announces the availability of the Guidance for the Second Award Cycle of the Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program authorized under of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Department is providing notification of the issuance of the U.S. Department of Energy Guidance for the Second Award Cycle of the Civil Nuclear Credit Program on SAM.gov. The Guidance describes the timelines, deliverables, and other requirements for owners or operators of eligible nuclear reactors that are projected to cease operations due to economic factors to submit certification applications to become certified nuclear reactors, and instructions on formulating and submitting sealed bids to receive credit allocations.