Title: Authorizes Construction of Nuclear Facilities
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the construction of nuclear power facilities.
Highlights:
Repeals a statute that prohibits the construction of nuclear power facilities until means for disposal of high-level nuclear waste is authorized by the federal government (Sec. 4).
Authorizes the Public Service Commission to certify a nuclear power facility if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission authorizes the facility’s plan for high-level nuclear waste storage (Sec. 2).
Authorizes the Public Service Commission to hire a consultant to perform duties in relation to the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2).