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Implementation Phase
Execution of the remaining $514 billion in Japanese investment commitments across various US sectors.
Deployment Strategy
Trump administration expected to release a roadmap for civilian SMR deployment based on military pilot data.
Operational Testing
Anticipated start of full-scale power generation tests to validate the reactor's performance after transport.
Field Testing
Expected commencement of full-scale operational testing at a remote military installation.
Arrival at Hill AFB
The reactor is offloaded at Hill Air Force Base to begin integration and testing phases.
Successful Airlift
US military demonstrates the ability to transport a microreactor via cargo aircraft.
Historic Airlift
A small nuclear reactor is flown 700 miles from California to Utah via military transport.
Current Rollback
The Trump administration finalizes the easing of toxic emission limits for coal-fired utilities.
Investment Details Released
Details of the $36 billion first tranche, including the Ohio gas facility and Texas crude port, are made public.
Legal Challenge
Washington Attorney General files a lawsuit in federal court to block the funding cuts.
Trade Deal Announcement
President Trump announces the launch of a 'massive' trade deal with Japan via social media.
Executive Order
Administrative action taken to freeze several disaster preparedness funding streams.
Safety Validation
Initial safety and containment testing completed at Idaho National Laboratory.
Budget Proposal
The Trump administration outlines plans to reduce FEMA's non-emergency grant programs.
Biden Strengthening
The EPA finalizes a rule to tighten mercury limits, specifically targeting lignite coal plants.
Project Pele Contracts
DoD awards contracts to BWXT and X-energy to design mobile microreactors.
First Trump Rollback
The EPA first attempts to weaken the 'appropriate and necessary' finding for MATS.
MATS Introduced
The Obama administration issues the first national standards for mercury and toxic air pollutants from power plants.
The Pentagon and Department of Energy successfully airlifted a small nuclear reactor 700 miles from California to Utah, marking a milestone in mobile energy technology. This demonstration aligns with the Trump administration's mandate to accelerate nuclear deployment for both tactical military operations and domestic energy security.
The US military has successfully completed a first-of-its-kind airlift of a micro-nuclear reactor, signaling a major shift in portable energy logistics. This milestone aligns with President Trump's broader strategy to fast-track advanced nuclear technology to ensure energy dominance and military resilience.
The Trump administration has finalized a significant rollback of federal limits on mercury and other toxic air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. The move reverses stringent Biden-era environmental protections to reduce compliance costs for the fossil fuel industry, sparking a sharp divide between utility operators and public health advocates.
The Washington Attorney General has initiated legal action to prevent the Trump administration from slashing FEMA's disaster preparedness budget. The lawsuit argues that cutting these critical funds jeopardizes community resilience against flooding and extreme weather events.
A coordinated wave of Republican-led states is moving to dismantle state-level environmental protections to align with federal rollbacks. These legislative efforts aim to prohibit state agencies from exceeding federal standards, creating a significant regulatory divide across the U.S.
Japan has committed an initial $36 billion investment in U.S. energy and critical mineral projects as the first tranche of a massive $550 billion trade pact. The deal prioritizes a major natural gas facility in Ohio and deepwater export infrastructure in Texas, signaling a strategic shift in bilateral resource security.