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John Curtis: “Utah wants to be a leader in [nuclear energy].”

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John Curtis Presses NRC Chair On Efforts To Engage States In Nuclear Deployment Around US

Published May 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:47

Yeah, super important. Thank you. With that, Utah is actively exploring nuclear as a dependable source of clean baseload power. I think it's been clear Utah wants to be a leader in [nuclear energy]. this. How is the NRC engaging states to provide clarity around the path forward for deploying nuclear? So, Senator, we always stay ready to engage with our state partners through any NRC licensing activities I would share personally. (02:47–02:49)

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