Nuclear Waste Shipment Could Be Headed To NV

Feds may ship depleted uranium oxide to Nevada facility
The Department of Energy is seeking to transport 9,400 drums of depleted uranium oxide from South Carolina for disposal in the Nevada National Security Site, formerly known as the Nevada Test Site, according to Nevada officials. Spokeswoman Jen Stutsman said the Department of Energy is evaluating its waste-disposal options, but no decision has been made. KTVN-TV (Reno, Nev.)/The Associated Press

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