MOX project cost disputes roil Senate and DOE debates
Congressional and DOE studies clash over MOX lifecycle costs and downblending options. Aerospace and High Bridge Associates publish divergent figures, with assessments ranging from 17 to 51 or 19 to 20 billion. DOE funding levels and WIPP issues amplify delays as South Carolina officials pursue legal action.
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South Carolina weighs MOX dispute with DOE over funding
Gov. Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson push legal action against the federal DOE over MOX at the Savannah River Site. Congress appropriated funds for MOX, but officials acknowledge an alternative dilution and disposal plan could cost less and pose lower risks. Derrek Asberry, SRS beat reporter for the Aiken Standard, notes ongoing analyses and prior lawsuits.
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