Nuclear option: James Uthmeier makes power play

State Of Florida Sues NRC, Alleges Illegal Blocking Of Advanced Nuclear Technologies

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Monday a legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), accusing the federal agency of unlawfully obstructing the development of advanced nuclear technologies. The lawsuit targets the NRC’s regulatory approach, which Florida argues hinders the progress of innovations like small modular reactors (SMRs). “For decades, Washington has […] State Of Florida Sues NRC, Alleges I…

Nuclear option: James Uthmeier makes power play

Just before Monday night’s tipoff of the Gators’ national championship game, Florida’s Attorney General dropped his own three-pointer about the state’s future power intentions. James Uthmeier revealed that he had signed an opinion from Texas, Utah, and other states regarding a significant legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The AG said Monday that a big reason was to let the federal government know Florida was ready t…

Attorney General James Uthmeier is Fighting to Bring Clean, Reliable Nuclear Power to Florida

View PDF Release Date Apr 7, 2025 Contact Communications Phone (850) 245-0150 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a major legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), accusing the federal agency of illegally blocking the development of advanced nuclear technologies—technologies that could revolutionize energy production in America. "For decades, Washington has made promises about nuclea…