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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Record of Decision (ROD) for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will implement the Department’s proposed action to acquire, through procurement from commercial sources, high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) and to facilitate the establishment of commercial HALEU fuel production.
DOE’s decision to implement the proposed action is based on consideration of Congressional direction, the need for agency action, the potential environmental impacts, as well as other factors, including, public comments, strategic objectives, technology needs, safeguards and security, cost, and schedule.
The final HALEU EIS was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
DOE issued a notice of intent (NOI) in June 2023 to prepare an EIS on DOE’s proposed action to acquire high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for commercial use or demonstration projects and to facilitate the domestic commercialization of HALEU production.
DOE hosted three virtual scoping meetings in June 2023 to provide information on the NEPA process and proposed action, gather oral comments on the scope of the draft EIS, and enhance opportunities for public participation.
The U.S. Department of Energy held three virtual scoping meetings on June 21, 2023 to provide information on an upcoming draft HALEU Environmental Impact Statement and the NEPA process, as well as gather oral comments.U.S. Department of EnergyPublic Scoping Meeting Presentation for the Environmental Impact Statement for HALEU Availability Program Activities in Support of Commercial Production of HALEU Fuel