Minnesota SF1260 removes the prohibition on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plant construction.

Minnesota SF1260 amends the state statutes to abolish the prohibition on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plant construction. This change allows the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to consider applications for new nuclear plants. The bill does not affect the rules for relicensing or additional storage of spent nuclear fuel. This section takes effect the day after final enactment.

Minnesota SF1260 removes the prohibition on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plant construction.

Minnesota SF1260 amends the state statutes to abolish the prohibition on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plant construction. This change allows the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to consider applications for new nuclear plants. The bill does not affect the rules for relicensing or additional storage of spent nuclear fuel. This section takes effect the day after final enactment.