Energy: nuclear facilities.
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Fiscal committee
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Overview
This bill modifies California law regarding the permitting of nuclear power plants. It currently requires the state energy commission to find that technology exists for nuclear fuel rod reprocessing and high-level nuclear waste disposal before certifying a nuclear fission thermal powerplant, except for the existing Diablo Canyon and San Onofre plants. The bill exempts nuclear microreactors from these requirements. It maintains the existing process for certification, including legislative review and potential disaffirmance, while also specifying a six-month reporting timeline for the commission’s findings.
Key provisions
- Exempts nuclear microreactors from the permitting requirements outlined in existing law.
- Maintains the requirement for the commission to find technology for nuclear fuel rod reprocessing and high-level waste disposal before certification.
- Requires the commission to report its findings to the Legislature and allow for legislative review and potential disaffirmance.
- Establishes a 100-day timeframe for the commission to proceed with certification after reporting findings, unless the Legislature acts to disaffirm.
- Requires the commission to submit reports to the Legislature at least six months before the end of the legislative session.
- Specifies that the commission can continue to process applications for certification while awaiting legislative approval.
- Defines ‘nuclear microreactor’ based on specific electrical output, construction methods, and licensing requirements.
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