Sub. H.B. 104 Summary

• Establishes the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority within the Department of Commerce with a nine-member board appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, representing safety, industry, and engineering research and development sectors.

• Authorizes the authority to pursue agreement state status with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to assume regulatory authority over byproduct material, source material, low-level radioactive waste disposal, and special nuclear material.

• Designates both the Department of Health and the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority to negotiate with federal agencies regarding delegation of nuclear regulatory authority and approval of advanced nuclear reactor agreements.

• Tasks the authority with developing Ohio as a leader in advanced nuclear reactor development, isotope production, and high-level nuclear waste reduction technology through partnerships with public institutions, private companies, and federal laboratories.

• Requires the authority to adopt rules under Chapter 119 for an Ohio state nuclear technology research program focused on advanced nuclear reactors and isotope production while ensuring public safety regarding radioactive materials.