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May 23, 2025 · executive orderDeploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
supply chaineconomic policycritical infrastructuredata centersprivate sector
May 23, 2025 · presidential memorandumPresidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950: Reviving the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base for Munitions and Minerals
supply chaincritical mineralsnational defenseindustrial basedefense production
May 23, 2025 · presidential memorandumUnified Command Plan Change

Executive Order EO 14299

Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security

SignedDonald Trump · May 23, 2025

Trump directs Defense and Energy departments to build advanced nuclear reactors at military bases and federal labs by 2028.

Creates no new funding; agencies must act within existing budgets and appropriations. Does not authorize new legal powers beyond those departments already hold.

What it does (18)

Policy
- Directs federal agencies to align incentives for private nuclear investment using excess uranium and plutonium resources and existing research infrastructure
Deployment and Use of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies at Military Installations
- Requires Defense to operate an advanced nuclear reactor at a domestic military base by September 30, 2028
- Designates Army Secretary as executive agent for all nuclear energy programs across Defense Department
- Directs Defense to recommend legislative proposals and regulatory changes for nuclear fuel management on military bases within 240 days
Deployment and Use of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies at Department of Energy Facilities
- Designates AI data centers at Energy facilities as critical defense infrastructure within 90 days
- Authorizes Energy Secretary to approve and operate privately-funded nuclear reactors at Energy-owned sites to power AI infrastructure
- Sets 30-month deadline to operate the first advanced reactor at a designated Energy site
Uranium and Related Materials for Reactors Referenced in this Order
- Requires Energy to inventory excess uranium and plutonium within 90 days
- Mandates release of at least 20 metric tons of HALEU fuel from federal stockpile to private nuclear projects at Energy sites
- Directs Defense and Energy to authorize private fuel recycling and fabrication facilities at agency-controlled sites
Interagency Coordination
- Authorizes Defense and Energy to execute contracts and agreements for mutual technical support in reactor design, construction, operation, and maintenance
National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
- Directs agencies to apply existing and establish new categorical exclusions under NEPA to fast-track reactor construction reviews
- Permits use of emergency permitting procedures for reactor siting and construction
Promoting American Nuclear Exports
- Directs State to lead negotiations for at least 20 new Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation with partner countries
- Requires Energy to decide on nuclear export licenses within 30 days of receiving complete applications
- Orders administration to develop export financing strategy using International Development Finance Corporation, Trade and Development Agency, and Export-Import Bank within 90 days
Prioritization of Nuclear Clearances
- Prioritizes issuance of security clearances (L, Q, SECRET, TOP SECRET, RD, CNWDI, SCI) to support nuclear technology distribution
Other Provisions
- Requires all actions under this order to comply with existing budget and procurement processes, applicable law, and nonproliferation obligations

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