Comer sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Tuesday.
"I am writing to bring your attention to the efforts of my constituents in Paducah, KY," Comer wrote, "I have long supported their efforts to expedite cleanup with the goal of ultimately returning the land to the community for economic development."
In 2023, the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded a Department of Energy grant to conduct a study of the regional workforce capability, and recommend strategies to capitalize on the existing regional workforce's specialized skillset.
The grant, secured with help from the 1st District congressman, "allows the community to thoughtfully examine their strengths and maximize the marketability of their state-designated nuclear-ready community to potential developers."
He said that DOE and EPA officials expect the first land transfer of approximately 200 acres to be finalized later this year.
Comer also invited Wright and Zeldin to visit Paducah so they could see the progress on site cleanup, and share the vision for the future of their community.
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Text of Comer's letter is available on his Facebook page
