NRC Panels Up for Texas Mega-Nuke Plant Drama and Hearings
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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Long Mott Energy, LLC wants to build a new four-reactor power plant in Texas, but a local group asked for a hearing to discuss it. To handle this, a special board of judges has been set up to review the case and make sure everything is fair and safe. This means decisions about the project will take some time, and the community’s concerns will be officially heard.
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