Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant License Renewal and Land Use Plan

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The project involves the license renewal of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's two 1,100 MW reactors for an additional 20 years, extending operations until 2045. The project includes approval of a land use plan by the California Coastal Commission, which requires setting aside 4,000 acres to prevent future residential or commercial development, and meeting water quality standards through permits from the California Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The plant uses ocean water for cooling and discharges it back into the Pacific Ocean. The license renewal application was filed in November 2023 and is expected to be approved by the NRC in early 2026.