Comment (3) of Mark McManus on FR Doc # 2026-11785, NRC-2026-2906-0001, from United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada
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Summary: The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO, supports the proposed Orano Enrichment USA uranium enrichment facility. They argue that the project aligns with federal energy and security goals and request that the Environmental Impact Statement specifically evaluate the benefits of a skilled union workforce, apprenticeship programs, and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in ensuring construction quality and safety.
Please see the attached comments submitted on behalf of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.