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Lawmaker presses reactor operator on continued foreign uranium imports and waivers
Summary
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee session, an unidentified committee member raised concerns that Russian uranium still enters the U.S. under waivers and that Chinese uranium exports are increasing; Mr. Williams of Southern Company said his firm prioritizes reliable fuel from friendly nations but acknowledged the concern.
An unidentified committee member pressed Mr. Williams, a reactor operator at Southern Company, on imports of foreign uranium and a waiver process that the questioner said has allowed Russian uranium into the United States despite a 2024 law.
The questioner said, "In '24, Congress passed, the prohibiting Russian uranium import act" but said "Russia uranium has still been flowing to The US under a waiver process" and added,…
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