North Dakota Lawmakers Explore Radioactive Waste Storage as Nuclear Energy Feasibility Studied

North Dakota lawmakers are researching storage options for radioactive waste as they study the feasibility of nuclear energy, which is at least a decade away. Currently, the state prohibits high-level radioactive waste storage. Nucleon Energy, a Canadian consultant, indicates that changes to this law would be necessary to support nuclear development. Sen. David Hogue proposed a risk assessment to evaluate the dangers posed by nuclear weapons, operational power plants, and waste storage to inform communities.

Published Mar 26, 2026

North Dakota lawmakers are examining storage options for radioactive waste in relation to the potential future of nuclear energy in the state. Although nuclear energy implementation is at least a decade away, current laws prohibit the storage of high-level radioactive waste.

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Nucleon Energy, a Canadian consultant hired to assist in nuclear feasibility studies, has indicated that changes to this prohibition would be essential to foster nuclear development. Senator David Hogue has suggested conducting a risk assessment to compare the dangers associated with nuclear weapons, operating power plants, and waste storage for local communities.