US firm ships more radioactive waste to Italy—buon appetito?
Published Date: 9/1/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an export application, received on June 17, 2026, from Perma-Fix Northwest Richland, Inc. (Perma-Fix). In the application, Perma-Fix seeks to amend and renew existing license, XW025, authorizing the export of radioactive waste to Italy. The NRC is providing notice of the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition for leave to intervene on Perma-Fix's application. This action will renew the existing export license for an additional 5 years to expire on May 31, 2031, and amend the existing export license to increase the total volume of waste from 10,000 kilograms (Kgs) to 30,000 Kgs. kilograms.
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