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September 22, 2005


Secretary of Energy's Statement on the NuStart Consortium's Site Selection


WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman released the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the NuStart Consortium on the selection of two sites for Advanced Nuclear Plant Licenses:

“Today's announcement is a major step in the right direction.  As America’s energy needs continue to grow with our economy, further building our nuclear infrastructure will ensure that we can generate large amounts of reliable, affordable, emissions-free power.  The companies of the NuStart Consortium are to be congratulated for their efforts; they are truly the trailblazers for 21st century power generation in America.”

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