Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
Deploys Advanced Nuclear Reactors to Military Bases and Department of Energy Sites
What it does
Agencies must develop, site, authorize, and operate advanced nuclear reactors at military bases and Department of Energy sites and accelerate related fuel, export, and regulatory actions.
Real-world impact
- Requires a nuclear reactor to operate at a U.S. military base by Sept. 30, 2028.
- Designates Department of Energy sites to host advanced reactors, aiming first operation within 30 months.
- Releases at least 20 metric tons of HALEU into a fuel bank for private projects.
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Summary
This order directs federal agencies to speed up the development, demonstration, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors to support national security. It requires operating a reactor at a U.S. military base and selecting Department of Energy sites to host reactors.
It tasks the Department of Energy to identify and release fuel, including at least 20 metric tons of HALEU (high-assay low-enriched uranium) for eligible private projects, and tells agencies to streamline approvals, prioritize security clearances, and expand exports and international agreements to secure resilient power for defense facilities.
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