New nuclear fuel storage designs can now get approved

US nuclear regulators are proposing to add two new versions of a specific spent fuel storage cask design. This means companies can now use these updated designs to store nuclear waste.

For decades, storing spent nuclear fuel has been a major hurdle for the nuclear power industry. New designs for storage casks are essential for managing waste safely and efficiently. This approval process change allows for more options in how and where this waste can be stored, potentially easing a long-standing bottleneck.