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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy today announced the establishment of the Center for Used Fuel Research (Center) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), officially designating INL as its leading institution for critical research, development, and demonstration efforts concerning used nuclear fuel (UNF) management.
This strategic move underscores the DOE’s renewed commitment to solving one of the nation's most pressing energy and environmental challenges and delivers on a key element of the 1995 Idaho Settlement Agreement establishing INL as the DOE lead used nuclear fuel research laboratory.
“Responsible management of used nuclear fuel is essential to the future of nuclear energy in the United States,” said Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Ted Garrish. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the establishment of the Center for Used Fuel Research at Idaho National Laboratory strengthens the Department’s ability to manage used nuclear fuel and unleash the next American nuclear renaissance, while delivering reliable, affordable, and secure energy for American families and businesses.”
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