The Nuclear Regulatory Commission accepted for review an application from Eden Radioisotopes LLC to construct a medical isotope production facility in Lea County, New Mexico on June 16, 2026. The facility would produce radioisotopes used in medical imaging and cancer treatment. The project includes a 1.8-megawatt thermal reactor to irradiate targets and a processing facility to extract and prepare the isotopes for medical use. A construction permit is required before operations can begin. Operational date source: Eden Radioisotopes LLC website, Timeline to Market section.