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ID HCR036
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Governor Otter established the Leadership in Nuclear Energy (LINE) Commission, which met from February 2012 to January 2013 to develop recommendations for supporting the Idaho National Laboratory's long-term viability.
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The LINE Commission identified six overarching recommendations: cooperate with the U.S. Department of Energy on cleanup, exercise leadership in federal energy policy, support nuclear business growth, invest in infrastructure, develop the Center for Advanced Energy Studies, and strengthen nuclear education and workforce training.
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The commission recognized that reduced federal funding, the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository cancellation, and competition from other states pose challenges to the Idaho National Laboratory's continued operations.
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Governor Otter established LINE 2.0 Commission on March 6, 2013, to continue capitalizing on the Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho's nuclear competencies.
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The legislature commends Governor Otter for his leadership and endorses the LINE Commission's six findings, pledging to monitor national policy developments affecting the Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho's nuclear sector.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and commending Governor Otter for the establishment of the original LINE Commission and for continuing its efforts with the creation of the LINE 2.0 Commission.
LINE COMMISSION
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 12 noon on April 5, 2013
4/4/2013