Federal Register #2026-09553

NRC Notice: Atomic Safety and Licensing Board for Global Laser Enrichment Facility Application

This notice announces the establishment of an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for proceedings involving Global Laser Enrichment, LLC. - Government Buyer: - Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Applicant/Vendor: - Global Laser Enrichment, LLC - Project Overview: - Application to construct and operate a uranium enrichment facility in McCracken County, Kentucky - Facility will use laser-based isotope separation technology - Authorized activities include: - Re-enrichment of depleted uranium hexafluoride tails - Enrichment of natural-grade uranium hexafluoride up to 8-weight percent uranium-235 - Notable Details: - No products, services, part numbers, or procurement actions are requested in this notice - NRC is the government agency; Global Laser Enrichment, LLC is the applicant - No OEMs or vendors beyond Global Laser Enrichment, LLC are mentioned - No unique procurement requirements specified

Description

This notice announces the establishment of an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to preside over the proceeding concerning Global Laser Enrichment, LLC. The company has applied for a license to possess and use special nuclear material for constructing and operating a uranium enrichment facility in McCracken County, Kentucky. The license would authorize the facility to re-enrich depleted uranium hexafluoride tails and enrich natural-grade uranium hexafluoride to a maximum of 8-weight percent uranium-235 using laser-based isotope separation technology. A hearing request was filed by Kentucky Resources Council, Inc. in response to a prior notice. The Board consists of three Administrative Judges from the NRC.

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