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On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
It's not clear. I mean, legally the NRC cannot issue those licenses that would depend on that waste, the confidence determination.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Legal uncertainties exist regarding NRC's ability to issue licenses related to waste.

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