DOE Moves Forward with Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Project for Spent Nuclear Fuel
This Department of Energy (DOE) article is an official federal announcement describing a major policy step toward creating a federal consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel. It explains that DOE has formally determined there is a “mission need” for such a facility and has approved the first stage of the project planning […]
DOE Announces $16M to Support Consent-Based Siting (September 2022)
This Department of Energy (DOE) article announces a $16 million federal funding initiative to support the government’s “consent-based siting” strategy for nuclear waste. It explains a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aimed at helping communities learn about and engage in discussions around interim storage of spent nuclear fuel. The funding is distributed to multiple organizations (often […]