Nuclear Cleanup Plan Gets License Update for Safety
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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Cimarron Environmental Response Trust wants to update its license to include a new plan for cleaning up its nuclear site. This change affects how they handle special nuclear materials and aims to keep things safe and on track. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing this to make sure everything follows the rules and happens on time.
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