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NRC to Hold Public Hearing on Eden Medical Isotope Facility in New Mexico

Document Number
26-030-A
Headquarters
September 22, 2026

Summary

NRC to Hold Public Hearing on Eden Medical Isotope Facility in New Mexico
Advisory

ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a mandatory hearing on Eden Radioisotopes' application to build a medical isotope production facility in Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed facility would include a 1.8-megawatt reactor and a processing facility to produce isotopes for medical imaging and cancer treatment.

What: NRC staff will explain the review process, answer questions, and take public input. An open house precedes the hearing.

When: Sept. 29: Open house, 5-5:30 p.m., hearing, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mountain time.

Where: Eunice Community Center, 1115 Avenue I, Eunice, New Mexico.

Note: Construction approval would not include operating approval, which Eden must seek separately. More information is available on the NRC website.

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.