Water allotment for Green River Reactors Approved

This is merely the State Engineer's approval of the use of water from the Green River. Many more years of licensing lie ahead:

NRC spokesman Scott Burnell pointed out that Blue Castle isn’t expected to begin the first phase of licensing until 2013.

In that stage, the NRC looks at the proposed site broadly, asking the question ‘Is this the right place for nuclear reactors?’ Usually taking about three years, the analysis would include a look at impacts on the river, reductions in water levels, local housing and emergency services strains and a detailed environmental impact statement, Burnell noted. A later phase looks at the specific plant.

The type and design of the reactor won't be consider until phase 2 of NRC licensing.

Source:

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53340904-90/concerns-decision-engineer-jones.html.csp