NY A05968

Requires New York State Legislature approval via joint resolution before the Public Service Commission can authorize construction of any new nuclear electric generating facility

Requires Legislature approval via joint resolution before any nuclear facility can continue operating after its Nuclear Regulatory Commission operating certificate expires

Mandates Public Service Commission conduct comprehensive studies examining economic benefits, risks, costs, waste storage plans, decommissioning options, and practical alternatives at least four years before legislative approval is needed

Requires Commission to conduct at least three public hearings at different locations within the state, with newspaper advertisements, to facilitate public discussion of long-term economic and environmental impacts

Directs Commission to prepare a detailed report of proceedings including public testimony, expert analyses, and state agency presentations, which must be provided to the Legislature and public