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'We Can't Afford To Wait 10 Or 15 Years': Kelly Calls To Streamline NRC's Nuclear Permitting

Published May 28, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:54

It's a regulatory problem. And if we're serious about expanding nuclear power, we need a regulatory framework that helps us build the fleet faster and more efficiently. We can't afford to wait 10 or 15 years to bring a new nuclear facility online. not when families and businesses and the economy need clean and reliable power. But common sense regulatory reform should not mean cutting corners. (00:54–01:00)

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Asserts that the current timeline for bringing new nuclear facilities online is too long.

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