nuclear regulatory commision

A sign in western McCracken County marks the property adjacent to the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, where Global Laser Enrichment plans to build a first-of-its-kind laser uranium enrichment facility.

Ky. environmental group appealing petition to halt Global Laser Enrichment licensing process

Derek Operle

A Kentucky environmental advocacy group is appealing its rejected bid to halt the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process for Global Laser Enrichment’s planned, first-of-its-kind Paducah laser uranium enrichment facility.

A laser isotope separation technology developed by Silex and licensed exclusively to Global Laser Enrichment is expected to be deployed at a first-of-its-kind laser uranium enrichment facility to be built in Paducah. According to a release, GLE submitted its full application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission over the weekend.

Energy

Company developing Paducah laser uranium enrichment facility hits key regulatory milestone

Derek Operle

A company aiming to open the world’s first commercial laser uranium enrichment plant in western Kentucky took a key step over the weekend.

Environment

Radioactive Leak at Honeywell

Honeywell’s Metropolis facility experienced a leak of the radioactive gas, Uranium Hexaflouride Sunday night around 7:35. Honeywell officials say the leak…

Business & Economy

Honeywell Metropolis Recalls Remaining Laid-Off Workers

Rob Canning

Honeywell’s Metropolis plant is bringing back the remaining 11 workers on its recall list to meet its 2014 production targets. Plant Manager Jim Pritchett…