U.S. nuclear energy facilities are initially licensed to operate for 40 years and a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rule allows licensees to apply for initial and subsequent license renewals of up to 20 years each after the initial 40-year term. The NRC approved initial license renewal for Nine Mile Point on October 31, 2006. With license renewal complete, Nine Mile Point Unit 1 is licensed through 2029 and Unit 2 is licensed through 2046.