Energy: nuclear facilities.
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No
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No
Current location
Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies California’s regulations regarding nuclear power plants. It exempts small modular reactors from existing rules requiring technology for fuel rod reprocessing and high-level waste disposal. Furthermore, it directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to develop a plan by January 1, 2028, to increase electricity procurement from nuclear facilities while phasing out natural gas procurement.
Key provisions
- Exempts small modular reactors from requirements related to fuel rod reprocessing and high-level waste disposal.
- Requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to create a plan for increasing nuclear electricity procurement and phasing out natural gas procurement by January 1, 2028.
- Amends existing law to clarify the definition of a ‘small modular reactor’ (SMR).
- Specifies a timeline for the PUC to report findings to the Legislature regarding nuclear waste disposal technology.
- Outlines a process for the Legislature to disaffirm the PUC’s findings on nuclear waste disposal technology.
- Requires the PUC to submit reports to the Legislature at least six months before the end of the legislative session.
- Addresses the application of existing regulations to Diablo Canyon and San Onofre nuclear facilities.
Who is affected
- Electric utilities
- California consumers
- The Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
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