West Virginia Opts Out of Federal Nuclear Campus Hosting Agreement
State officials said they could not execute the legally binding host agreement after debate over spent fuel and other nuclear waste.
- West Virginia officially withdrew from consideration for the federal Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus program on Wednesday, following days of controversy over potential nuclear waste storage.
- Selected in September as one of six finalists, the state faced intense scrutiny last week after reports detailed that the state's initial bid included provisions to host nuclear waste storage.
- Governor Patrick Morrisey stated on social media this Sunday that "West Virginia will not be a dumping ground for nuclear waste," directing his energy office to ensure all future state documents reflect this position.
- State Energy Office Chief Nick Preservati submitted a letter Wednesday declining to proceed, though he emphasized the state remains committed to President Trump and Secretary Wright's vision for a national nuclear renaissance.
- Five other states—Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho—are currently negotiating host agreements with the Department of Energy to develop the innovation campuses.
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The JournalW.Va. backs out of consideration for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
CHARLESTON — After being selected earlier in September to participate in a new nuclear energy program, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state energy officials submitted a letter Wednesday night declining to proceed after the governor said the state would not be a dumping ground for waste. The state Office of Energy sent a letter to Marla […]
West Virginia withdraws from federal nuclear power initiative plan
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