Massachusetts H4728 mandates continuous real-time monitoring of dry casks storing spent nuclear fuel.

Massachusetts H4728 amends existing laws to require facilities storing nuclear fuel in dry casks to continuously report the temperature and release rates of helium and radiation to the Department of Public Health. The Department, in consultation with the Attorney General's office, will then create rules and regulations to implement this reporting. This bill aims to prevent, mitigate, or alleviate impacts on the commonwealth's resources and citizens' health from radiation emitted by spent nuclear fuel.

Massachusetts H4728 mandates continuous real-time monitoring of dry casks storing spent nuclear fuel.

Massachusetts H4728 amends existing laws to require facilities storing nuclear fuel in dry casks to continuously report the temperature and release rates of helium and radiation to the Department of Public Health. The Department, in consultation with the Attorney General's office, will then create rules and regulations to implement this reporting. This bill aims to prevent, mitigate, or alleviate impacts on the commonwealth's resources and citizens' health from radiation emitted by spent nuclear fuel.