Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station’s two remaining reactors will continue operation until 2053-54, following approval of a second extension of its operating license by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Three Mile Island’s final power generator is closing next month, affecting 112 Exelon Generating Company employees.

Nuclear-industry advocates intend to regroup this summer and asses their best strategy for reintroducing legislation this fall to support nuclear plants, with the goal of giving state leaders time to debate whether to help the industry financially as deadlines near for closing the Beaver Valley plant in western Pennsylvania, several observers noted.

Exelon Generation is asking the federal nuclear regulators for permission to use funds set aside for shutting down Three Mile Island to build storage facilities for nuclear waste.