Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base

This Executive Order establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to revitalize the United States’ nuclear energy sector in support of national security, energy independence, and technological leadership. It directs agencies to take actions aimed at strengthening the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, expanding uranium enrichment and conversion capacity, and improving the licensing and deployment of advanced reactors. The order also calls for the development of a long-term spent fuel management policy, repurposing decommissioned assets, and forming public-private agreements to secure nuclear fuel supplies. Additionally, it instructs federal agencies to support the restart and construction of nuclear plants, invest in advanced nuclear technologies, and prioritize nuclear-related workforce development through apprenticeships, education programs, and grant funding. The Department of Energy is tasked with leading many of these initiatives in coordination with other federal agencies, and all actions are to be implemented consistent with applicable law, budgetary requirements, and national security considerations.

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

30 days; 90 days; 120 days; 180 days.

Submit a national policy report on spent nuclear fuel and advanced fuel cycle capabilities — 240 days — Department of Energy (DOE), with DoD, DOT, and OMB Develop plan to expand uranium conversion and enrichment capacity — 120 days — DOE, in consultation with NRC and OMB Halt plutonium dilute-and-dispose program and establish new fuel-use program — immediate — DOE Update excess uranium management policy and prioritize fuel fabrication contracting — 90 days — DOE, with DoD as appropriate Seek voluntary agreements under Defense Production Act to procure LEU and HALEU — 30 days — DOE, with DOJ and FTC Consider and publish legal findings for voluntary agreements — 30 days after agreement — DOJ, after consulting FTC Form consortia and support domestic fuel supply through procurement tools — ongoing — DOE, in coordination with industry Facilitate 5 GW of power uprates and begin construction of 10 new large reactors by 2030 — ongoing through 2030 — DOE Assess feasibility of repurposing closed plants for military energy hubs — ongoing — DOE, with DoD Prioritize funding for advanced nuclear technologies — 180 days — DOE, with SBA Designate nuclear-related careers as priority areas — immediate — DOE, Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Education (ED) Increase apprenticeships and career technical programs for nuclear skills — 120 days — DOL and ED Make nuclear careers a priority for educational grant programs — 120 days — All executive agencies with grant programs Expand student and DoD personnel access to DOE National Lab infrastructure — 120 days — DOE

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