EO 14302
Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base
Energy & EnvironmentNational SecurityEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs the federal government to strengthen domestic nuclear energy production and supply chains by expanding uranium enrichment capabilities, developing spent fuel reprocessing programs, accelerating advanced reactor licensing, and building a skilled nuclear workforce to reduce dependence on foreign nuclear technology and fuel sources.
Key Points
- 1Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop plans within 120-240 days for expanding domestic uranium conversion and enrichment capacity to meet civilian and defense reactor needs
- 2Halts the surplus plutonium disposal program and redirects surplus plutonium to be processed for use in advanced nuclear fuel fabrication, except for existing South Carolina obligations
- 3Requires evaluation of spent nuclear fuel reprocessing and recycling capabilities, including potential establishment of government-owned, privately-operated reprocessing facilities
- 4Addresses nuclear workforce development and revival of decommissioned nuclear facilities with valuable materials, licenses, or experienced workers
- 5Focuses on reducing U.S. dependence on foreign nuclear technology and fuel, with 87% of reactors installed worldwide since 2017 based on foreign designs
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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