corporation commission; small modular reactors
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Overview
This bill modifies Arizona’s regulations regarding the siting of power plants and transmission lines, specifically addressing small modular reactors (SMRs). It establishes criteria for the approval of SMR construction, including requirements related to location, zoning, and design certification. The bill also amends existing statutes related to the Corporation Commission’s authority and the process for obtaining certificates of environmental compatibility, and creates a new section to exempt SMR construction in counties with populations under 500,000, provided certain conditions are met.
Key provisions
- Exempts small modular reactors (SMRs) located in counties with populations under 500,000 from requiring a certificate of environmental compatibility if specific criteria are met.
- Specifies location requirements for SMRs, including proximity to existing facilities, municipal boundaries, and land use plans.
- Requires design certification from a federal agency and submission of a map demonstrating compliance with location requirements.
- Amends sections related to the Corporation Commission’s authority and the process for obtaining certificates of environmental compatibility.
- Establishes a new section to address aggregate mining operations zoning districts.
- Addresses restrictions on local governments’ ability to regulate certain land uses, particularly related to mining and agricultural composting.
- Clarifies definitions related to transmission lines and facilities.
- Creates a power plant and transmission line siting committee.
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