HALEU Environmental Impact Statement

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HALEU Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Record of Decision (ROD) for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and decided to 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.  

The ROD follows the release of the final HALEU EIS, on October 8, 2024. 

The final HALEU EIS, prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, provided DOE decision-makers with important information regarding potential environmental impacts of alternatives and options for satisfying the purpose and need for the action. 

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. 

HALEU EIS Record of Decision

  • 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.  

     

    >>Read full NOI for HALEU EIS<<

    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.

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    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.
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    Public Scoping Meeting Presentation for the Environmental Impact Statement for HALEU Availability Program Activities in Support of Commercial Production of HALEU Fuel