A06705

New York state energy research and development authority to study nuclear small modular reactors.

The bill directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs). The study will analyze the potential benefits and implementation of SMRs, including their potential impacts and costs. The authority must prepare a report on the findings and submit it to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly within one year of the act's effective date. The act takes effect immediately.