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ND SCR4004
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Oley Larsen
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to allow and support the use of thorium reactors in North Dakota for energy and medical isotope production
- Claims molten salt reactors and liquid fluoride thorium reactors are inherently safe, cannot meltdown, and can consume nearly 100 percent of fissionable fuel energy while minimizing nuclear waste
- States thorium and uranium can produce safe, affordable synthetic transportation fuels and medical isotopes for treating cancer, HIV/AIDS, and diagnostic procedures
- Requests fast-track licensing procedures for liquid fluoride thorium reactors due to insufficient Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding for new advanced reactor designs
- Directs the Secretary of State to forward resolution copies to all federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission members and North Dakota Congressional Delegation members
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge Congress to allow and support the use of thorium reactors in this state for the creation of energy and medical isotopes.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to adopt
3/29/2017
Committee Referrals
Energy and Natural Resources1/3/2017
Full Bill Text
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