HB 3565
Allows the siting and operation of a small modular reactor energy facility without requiring that there be a licensed repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste or that the proposed site certificate for the small modular reactor energy facility be submitted to the electors of this state for their approval or rejection.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
House Bill 3565 allows for the construction and operation of small modular reactor energy facilities in Oregon without requiring a designated location for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste or a public vote on the proposed site. The bill defines ‘small modular reactor’ and ‘small modular reactor energy facility’ and exempts certain sections of existing law from applying to these facilities. This change would streamline the process for developing these types of energy sources.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘small modular reactor’ as a reactor with a capacity of 300 megawatts or less, factory-fabricated components, and potentially multiple reactors at a single site.
- Defines ‘small modular reactor energy facility’ as a facility producing power from one or more small modular reactors.
- Exempts ORS 469.595, 469.597, and 469.599 from applying to small modular reactor energy facilities.
- Removes the requirement for a licensed repository for high-level radioactive waste.
- Eliminates the need for a site certificate approval by state electors.
Who is affected
- Energy Producers
- Oregon Residents
- Nuclear Energy Industry
- Environmental Groups
- State Government
Notable changes
- Eliminates the requirement for a designated waste disposal site for small modular reactors.
- Removes the requirement for public approval of the site location for these facilities.
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