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Old 01-05-2012, 08:34 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I wonder what the regulatory hurdles would be for a private firm to start using nukes instead of fuel oil. I'm guessing anything non-military and not blessed by the Powers That Be wouldn't stand a chance.
The price of entry would be daunting even without the regulatory burden, but if it weren't worth doing... I don't think the Navy would be. Of course, their extra manpower and tech costs are directly subsidized.
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