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Sweetwater commissioners hear Idaho National Laboratory briefing on advanced nuclear opportunities
Summary
County officials returned from a visit to Idaho National Laboratory and briefed the board on advanced nuclear technology, workforce and economic opportunities for Wyoming, including uranium mining, reactor construction, spent-fuel storage and workforce training partnerships with the University of Wyoming and local colleges.
Sweetwater County commissioners received a report on a recent visit to the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, where officials and staff toured test reactors and learned about advanced nuclear fuel-cycle operations and workforce development.
The briefing, led by Commissioner Richards with participation from Treasurer Cowan and land use director Bingham, summarized INL's description of the laboratory's economic footprint and the types of activity that make up the nuclear fuel cycle. Richards said INL reported an annual economic impact in Idaho of roughly $4.29 billion and an average employee salary of about $120,000 for the laboratory's workforce.
Why it matters: Commissioners said nuclear-related activity could provide long-term, high-paying jobs and leverage existing local trades (for example welders and boilermakers) if…
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