Florida S1696 establishes regulations for advanced nuclear reactors, including safety standards and certification processes.

Florida S1696 creates a framework for the regulation of advanced nuclear reactors, defining terms such as "advanced nuclear reactor" and "nuclear material." The Florida Public Service Commission is granted exclusive authority to regulate these reactors, including evaluating designs, issuing permits, and certifying construction or significant design modifications. The Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection are tasked with developing guidelines to mitigate health and environmental impacts, respectively.

Florida S1696 establishes regulations for advanced nuclear reactors, including safety standards and certification processes.

Florida S1696 creates a framework for the regulation of advanced nuclear reactors, defining terms such as "advanced nuclear reactor" and "nuclear material." The Florida Public Service Commission is granted exclusive authority to regulate these reactors, including evaluating designs, issuing permits, and certifying construction or significant design modifications. The Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection are tasked with developing guidelines to mitigate health and environmental impacts, respectively.