Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus ·
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Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus: America's Nuclear Future here in Tooele County.
The state of Utah and Tooele County responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's request for proposals (RFP) to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (NLIC.) This is a competitive opportunity, and Utah is competing against 26 other states for the chance to host an Innovation Campus. We will continue to share regular updates and encourage you to provide feedback.
A campus, not a single facility.
A Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus is an industrial and research site that hosts multiple nuclear-related operations. Locating multiple operations at a single site enables innovative full nuclear lifecycle operations, including enrichment, fuel fabrication, recycling and reprocessing of used nuclear fuel, waste disposition, energy production, workforce training, and manufacturing.
$10B+
Potential Investment
2027
Initial operations target
The Department of Energy (DOE) has set 2027 for the first Innovation Campus groundbreakings, with the state of Utah and other states proposing their own timelines.
7+
Possible functions
The DOE requested multiple functions at a campus site, and the State of Utah and Tooele County are still exploring the possibilities depending on the site’s strengths.
Timeline
May 2025
Executive Orders establish the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative and direct DOE to invite state proposals.
April 2026
State RFI responses due
Utah submits its response to the federal Request for Information, identifying potentially suitable locations and capabilities within the state.
Current phase
Public information & early input
Tooele County shares information with residents, collects community questions and concerns, and coordinates with state and federal partners.
This is where we are now.
If the county moves forward
Formal review process begins
Parallel federal review
Federal licensing
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission separately reviews and licenses nuclear activities. This is a multi-year process with its own public participation.
Only after all reviews
Construction & phased operations
No phase may operate until required infrastructure, water, emergency services, and safety commitments are in place.
Community First. That is Our Commitment.
The State of Utah and Tooele County’s approach rests on four commitments. These commitments will be the framework for every decision.
Community First
Every project we build should serve our communities. Lasting progress begins when we invest in projects that create opportunity, protect quality of life and strengthen the place where we live and work.
Safety Always
Rigorous federal, state, and local safety standards are built into every phase of every operation.
Environmental Stewardship
Protecting the land, water, and air is non-negotiable and strict nuclear regulations will ensure the health and safety of the public and environment.
Security Everywhere
Nuclear materials, operations, and information are safeguarded at every stage of the lifecycle.
Share your questions, concerns, and priorities.
This is real — we're genuinely asking, and what residents say shapes how the county approaches this decision. All comments are reviewed by county staff. You don't have to be for or against; we want to hear from everyone.