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DOE/EA-2268: Demonstration of Microreactor Experiment (DOME) Test Bed Operations; Idaho National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a final environmental assessment and proposed finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the operation of the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). DOME would provide private industry with a safe, reliable, and affordable location to test their microreactor technologies to generate data needed to obtain reactor licensing and commercialization.
The final environmental assessment released today details the review and analysis of alternatives DOE considered for DOME based on the National Environmental Policy Act. DOE’s analysis determined the operation of DOME will have no significant environmental or human health impacts.
The final environmental assessment and proposed FONSI can be viewed and downloaded via the link. DOE invites Tribes and the public to comment on the proposed FONSI now through June 12th, 2025. Comments can be sent by mail or email to the following addresses:
Mail: Steven Markovich
U.S. Department of Energy
Idaho Operations Office
1955 Fremont Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83415-1235
Email: [email protected]
DOE would also be pleased to extend an invitation to brief you or your staff on the final environmental assessment. If you would like a briefing or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] .
More information on DOME and DOE’s other test beds can be found at nric.inl.gov. e of which could receive their HALEU as early as this fall. The allocation process is ongoing, and DOE plans to continue HALEU allocations to additional companies in the future.