BWX Technologies applied for $100 million in Large Project Energy Matching Funds through the Wyoming Energy Authority to help construct a TRISO fuel fabrication facility in Wyoming.

This week, a committee recommended sending this proposal to Gov. Mark Gordon for review, according to a press release from the WEA.

Residents and elected officials can weigh in on the project. A one-page summary can be found on the Wyoming Energy Authority’s website at tinyurl.com/2ks9aver .

A 45-day public comment period opened Friday and will end Nov. 25. Comments can be submitted to wea@wyo.gov .

Following this, the proposal will go to the Attorney General’s office and then the governor for final approval.

Last month, BWXT announced its plans to build the 150,000- to 250,000-square foot facility ea

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