West Virginia HB4491 clarifies the Public Service Commission's authority to certify advanced small modular and micro nuclear reactors.

West Virginia HB4491 amends the state code to clarify that the Public Service Commission has jurisdiction to issue, refuse to issue, or modify siting certificates and certificates of convenience and necessity for advanced small modular and micro nuclear reactors. The bill specifies that this authority is subject to federal law preemption. The commission is also granted rule-making authority to implement these provisions, again subject to federal law. This legislation aims to ensure the state's regulatory framework aligns with the development of advanced nuclear technologies.

West Virginia HB4491 clarifies the Public Service Commission's authority to certify advanced small modular and micro nuclear reactors.

West Virginia HB4491 amends the state code to clarify that the Public Service Commission has jurisdiction to issue, refuse to issue, or modify siting certificates and certificates of convenience and necessity for advanced small modular and micro nuclear reactors. The bill specifies that this authority is subject to federal law preemption. The commission is also granted rule-making authority to implement these provisions, again subject to federal law. This legislation aims to ensure the state's regulatory framework aligns with the development of advanced nuclear technologies.