S. 5249
MORE American Fuel Act of 2026
Summary:
• The "MORE American Fuel Act of 2026" amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to align uranium enrichment facility licensing with other fuel cycle facilities, removing "construction" from the licensing requirement so that only an operating license is needed.
• The bill allows pre-license construction of uranium enrichment facilities to begin after an application is docketed, entirely at the applicant's risk and in compliance with all applicable federal laws.
• Applicants must notify state governors, local government officials, and relevant Indian Tribes at least 15 days before commencing pre-license construction.
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• The bill allows pre-license construction of uranium enrichment facilities to begin after an application is docketed, entirely at the applicant's risk and in compliance with all applicable federal laws.
• Applicants must notify state governors, local government officials, and relevant Indian Tribes at least 15 days before commencing pre-license construction.
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