WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:

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NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility License Application

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced the opportunity to request a hearing on an application from Global Laser Enrichment LLC for a license to construct and operate the proposed Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility in McCracken County, Kentucky.