Regulatory milestone for US laser enrichment plant

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Regulatory milestone for US laser enrichment plant

https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/regulatory-milestone-for-us-laser-enrichment-plant

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A rendering of the PLEF facility (Image: GLE)

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued its Final Environmental Impact Statement recommending a construction and operation license for the proposed Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility in Kentucky. Global Laser Enrichment plans to use SILEX laser technology to re-enrich depleted uranium tails from past operations. A final safety evaluation report is expected by the end of the year.

The US regulator has issued its Final Environmental Impact Statement for Global Laser Enrichment's Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, recommending that a construction and operation licence is issued for the proposed plant. ;

Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) submitted its Environmental Report for the Kentucky facility - also known as PLEF - to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in December 2024. The Final Safety Evaluation Report - the last milestone before a licensing decision - is expected by the end of the year.

"The NRC's issuance of the Final Environmental Impact Statement represents a significant regulatory milestone for the PLEF and reflects the NRC staff's comprehensive and efficient review of our application," GLE Vice President, Safety, Security & Compliance Tim Knowles said. "We appreciate the agency's commitment to a rigorous, timely, and transparent licensing process."

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https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/regulatory-milestone-for-us-laser-enrichment-plant