U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed National Enrichment Facility in New Mexico

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed National Enrichment Facility (NEF) in Lea County, New Mexico, which would allow Louisiana Energy Services (LES) to possess and use source, byproduct, and special nuclear materials. The DEIS assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed facility and identifies mitigation measures to minimize harm.