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NRC extends comment period again for Holtec storage site due to COVID-19

June 25, 2020, 9:27AMRadwaste Solutions

For the second time, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the deadline for submitting comments on the draft environmental impact statement for Holtec International’s application to construct and operate a consolidated interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel and greater-than-Class C waste in southeastern New Mexico. As published in the June 24 Federal Register, the new deadline for comments is September 22.

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NRC extends comment period again for Holtec storage site due to COVID-19

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