National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) Public Hearings and invitation to participate

(Media Release: Issued and provided by the National Nuclear Regulator)

On 10 May 2021, the NNR received an application from Eskom to extend the operating life of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (KNPS) by 20 years, to 21 July 2044 for Unit 1 and to 9 November 2045 for Unit 2.

The application to operate the KNPS beyond the time frame established in NIL-01 is referred to as an application for Long-Term Operation (LTO). In accordance with the provisions of section 21(3) of the NNRA, the NNR directed Eskom to serve notification of the application to stakeholders directly affected by the application and to publish notices in the Government Gazette and local community newspapers inviting members of the public to provide comments to the NNR on health, safety and environmental issues connected with the application.

The NNR Board took a decision to hold public hearings to provide members of the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations to the NNR on health, safety and environment issues connected with LTO application. On 15 November 2023, the NNR announced the notice of LTO public hearings.

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