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MT HB623
Bill
Status
Passed
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Parry
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AI Summary
- Authorizes temporary spent nuclear fuel storage facilities in Montana only at sites of operating nuclear power generating facilities and only for spent fuel produced by in-state reactors
- Requires facilities to obtain both a state recommendation from the Department of Environmental Quality and a federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission license before construction and operation
- Amends Section 75-20-204, MCA to add Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed facilities to the state recommendation process previously limited to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission projects
- Imposes application fees capped at one-half the amount under Section 75-20-215, used by the department to develop state recommendations and participate in federal proceedings
- Requires the Secretary of State to notify all federally recognized tribal governments in Montana; effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Revise laws relating to nuclear energy
Energy
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy, Technology & Federal Relations3/14/2025
Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations2/21/2025
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