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WV touted ability to fast-track permits, listed potential sites in nuclear campus bid
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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
West Virginia has joined five other states in being considered by the US Department of Energy as a potential site for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, committing to fast-track permits and infrastructure for nuclear fuel recycling, storage, and disposal. The state highlighted its legislative and infrastructural readiness, including recent laws easing nuclear plant construction and project approvals.
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You can now access a rapidly advancing market for advanced nuclear campuses as West Virginia clears regulatory hurdles and offers fast permits, opening a direct route to influence federal nuclear fuel lifecycle projects. This invites you to explore partnerships or supply chains linked to nuclear recycling and storage, as this market gains state backing and federal technical support.
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