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The Palisades Nuclear Plant is making history.

It’s the first decommissioned plant in the U.S. to restart.

This is a big deal.

Restarting a nuclear plant after decommissioning is rare. Browns Ferry in Alabama did it, but they never fully decommissioned. Palisades is different. Its systems were shut down, not just paused.

Critics are worried. They want the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to stop all work until new rules are set. They argue that the current regulations are too subjective. However, the NRC believes they can handle it. They have a panel, led by experts like Jamie Pelton, to oversee the restart. They’re using lessons from past projects like Browns Ferry and Vogtle.

Some locals, like Roger Rapaport, disagree. They’ve filed a petition for new regulations. They believe the current process is not strict enough.

Former NRC Commissioner Jeffrey Merrifield supports the restart. He says the technology and expertise are there to ensure safety. Michigan and federal leaders back the project. They see it as a step towards clean energy. The state has invested $300 million, and the Department of Energy has provided a $1.52 billion loan guarantee.

The restart could set a precedent. Other plants like Three Mile Island and Duane Arnold might follow. This could be a turning point for nuclear energy in the U.S!

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