Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions

Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions

COVERT, MI – The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its most consequential regulatory phase, as missing decades-old weld documentation forces owner Holtec International to seek relief from federal regulators. At issue is whether the 800-megawatt nuclear plant — shut down in May 2022 after 51 years of operation — can safely return to service without complete certified material test reports tied to safety-critic…