US Plan for Nuclear Waste Storage Would Boost Equity, Funding

The Energy Department is moving forward on siting at least one temporary nuclear waste storage facility, betting that a focus on partnering directly with local communities will break decades-long gridlock on finding a home for nuclear waste.

The department aims to find volunteers to host the interim facilities through a revamped siting process, according to a new strategy shared with Bloomberg Law that’s set to publish Tuesday.

The department is also offering $26 million to universities, governments, nonprofits and other entities to assist communities interested in pursuing the siting process. The awardees will be ...