Biden Signs Bill , Banning Russian Uranium Imports.<br />The U.S. president signed the bipartisan bill into law on March 13, 'The Guardian' reports. .<br />The measure is viewed as another avenue of pressure against Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine.<br />The measure is viewed as another avenue of pressure against Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine.<br />Enriched uranium is used to fuel nuclear power plants. Russia supplies the world <br />with most of it, 'The Guardian' reports.<br />Approximately 24% of the uranium used by nuclear power plants in the U.S. is provided by Russia.<br />The import ban will begin in 90 days.<br />However, the Department of Energy <br />(DOE) will be permitted to issue <br />waivers if supplies run low until 2028.<br />U.S. National Security Adviser <br />Jake Sullivan said the new law will... .<br />... “strengthen our nation’s energy and economic security by reducing, and ultimately eliminating, <br />our reliance on Russia for civilian nuclear power.”.<br />According to a U.S. House report, one <br />U.S. conversion facility will soon be able to provide about “40% of U.S. market demand in the near term.”.<br />According to a U.S. House report, one <br />U.S. conversion facility will soon be able to provide about “40% of U.S. market demand in the near term.”.<br />Meanwhile, Canada, France, Japan and other countries will help America sustain its uranium supply via an “allied alternative,” said Kathryn Huff, the DOE’s assistant secretary for nuclear
