Final University of South Carolina Socioeconomic Study March 2026

The purpose of this analysis is to estimate the potential economic and social impacts that would likely arise from the construction and subsequent operation of a new Federal used fuel staging facility in different locations throughout the U.S. This includes estimates that detail the total local economic activity generated by a Federal staging facility over its lifespan along with all associated job and income creation. In addition, the analysis highlights the potential social impacts on local communities, including possible effects on local housing and labor markets as well as the demand for social services.