State of Nevada Agrees to Settlement with Department of Energy Over Plutonium Shipments
“A finalized settlement agreement between the State of Nevada and the Department of Energy regarding their shipment of weapons-grade plutonium was agreed to … by Gov. Steve Sisolak, Attorney General Aaron Ford and Nevada’s federal delegation,” reported by News 4 and FOX 11 Digital Team on KRNV.
“According to the AG’s office, the settlement marks a significant victory in Nevada’s fight to prevent the DOE from making Nevada its plutonium destination of choice.”
“In August 2018, the DOE announced its plan to ship up to one metric ton of plutonium to Nevada for indefinite storage.”
