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NRC Fast-Tracks Review for New Tennessee Uranium Enrichment Facility

26 May 2026 2:15 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC has accepted Orano Enrichment USA LLC's application for Project IKE, a new uranium enrichment facility near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This accelerated review aims to bolster domestic nuclear fuel supply and reduce foreign dependency, enhancing U.S. energy security.

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