Modifies CAFRA permit review for nuclear facilities in New Jersey.
This bill modifies the permit review process for nuclear facilities under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act. It requires the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that any proposed nuclear facility's method for storing or disposing of radioactive waste is safe, meets Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards, and effectively removes danger to life and the environment. The bill aims to facilitate the construction and operation of advanced nuclear reactors in New Jersey, addressing the state's energy reliability and affordability crisis.
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