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Board signs letter supporting Appalachian Power's early-site-permit grant application for modular reactor
Summary
Amherst County approved a letter of support for Appalachian Power Company to pursue Department of Energy funding for an early-site permit for a small modular reactor. The vote authorizes the county administrator to send the letter; board members asked for additional community outreach and safety information.
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 7 approved a letter of support for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) to apply for Department of Energy funding to pursue an early-site permit for a proposed small modular reactor (SMR) sited on APCo-owned property near Joshua Falls, adjacent to Campbell and Appomattox counties.
The motion, made by Supervisor Wade Tucker and approved by voice vote, authorizes the county administrator to sign the letter of support. Board members emphasized that a support letter helps…
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