Minnesota HF2002 abolishes the prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for new nuclear power plant construction.

Minnesota HF2002 amends the state's statutes to remove the prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for the construction of a new nuclear-powered electric generating plant. This change allows for the potential development of new nuclear power plants within the state. Additionally, the bill mandates that any certificate of need for additional storage of spent nuclear fuel for a facility seeking a license extension must address the impacts of continued operations over the period for which approval is sought. This section takes effect the day following final enactment.

Minnesota HF2002 abolishes the prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for new nuclear power plant construction.

Minnesota HF2002 amends the state's statutes to remove the prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for the construction of a new nuclear-powered electric generating plant. This change allows for the potential development of new nuclear power plants within the state. Additionally, the bill mandates that any certificate of need for additional storage of spent nuclear fuel for a facility seeking a license extension must address the impacts of continued operations over the period for which approval is sought. This section takes effect the day following final enactment.