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Utah Unveils Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facility, Promises 10,000 Jobs

3/28/2026

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On March 27, 2026, Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear fuel recycling facility in Tooele County to boost energy independence.
The project could create up to 10,000 jobs on State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) land.
State legislation expanded nuclear regulatory authority to attract private investment, with oversight to ensure safety and environmental protection, and a proposal due by April 1.

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On March 27, 2026, Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear fuel recycling facility in Tooele County to boost energy independence.
The project could create up to 10,000 jobs on State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) land.
State legislation expanded nuclear regulatory authority to attract private investment, with oversight to ensure safety and environmental protection, and a proposal due by April 1.