Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS) Early Site Permit (ESP)

ENERCON was selected by Entergy Nuclear Potomac to develop an ESP application for siting a potential new nuclear power plant at GGNS. This project represented the most comprehensive testing of the 10 CFR Part 52 licensing processes that had been completed to date by the industry. ENERCON worked with the NEI Early Site Permit Task Force to develop a comprehensive Plant Parameter Envelope (PPE) based on a broad range of reactor designs certified under the provisions of 10 CFR Part 52, reactor designs undergoing pre-certification reviews by the NRC, and reactor designs in advanced stages of concept development. ENERCON prepared the Environmental Report, including all the necessary studies of meteorology, hydrology, demography, land use, terrestrial ecology, and aquatic ecology. ENERCON also completed detailed studies on the possible environmental effects associated with future construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant, as well as the required analyses of project alternatives in accordance with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including analyses of alternative sources of generation and various plant design alternatives. ENERCON also prepared the Site Safety Analysis Report and the major features of the Emergency Plan submitted as part of the ESP application. ENERCON provided support through the NRC's review of the application including resolution of Requests for Additional Information, participation in presentations to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), and testimony before the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB).

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