Traditional Nuclear Bottlenecks, Obstacles: Permitting, Waste, and Political Support

Permitting delays and fragmented governance are no longer bureaucratic issues —they’re shaping America’s economic competitiveness and national security. This conversation explores what it would take to permit and site nuclear infrastructure at the speed of demand, from advanced reactors to fuel cycle facilities. Featuring experts Brent Berg (Uranium Energy Corp), Ryno Pretorius (Quantum Leap Energy), and Jenifer Shafer (Colorado School of Mines) break down how states can streamline approvals through one-stop coordination, and why strategic siting near military bases, data centers, and industrial hubs matters.