To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act to limit the type of applications reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and to exclude reviews by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's annual assessment and collection of fees and charges.
Impact
The potential impact of HB 9199 on state laws includes a significant shift in how nuclear applications are assessed and regulated. By restricting the review process to only those applications deemed novel or posing significant safety risks, the bill could foster a more efficient regulatory environment. This may encourage innovation and investment in nuclear technology, as companies may face less stringent review requirements for applications that do not meet the heightened scrutiny criteria.
Summary
House Bill 9199 aims to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill specifically seeks to limit the type of applications reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. Under its provisions, the Committee would only be allowed to review applications that present a novel issue or a significant safety concern, based on a risk-informed determination. This change is intended to streamline the review processes and focus on higher-risk applications, potentially reducing the regulatory burden on nuclear facilities.
Contention
However, the bill has raised notable points of contention, particularly regarding safety. Critics argue that limiting the Advisory Committee's review capabilities could undermine the thoroughness of safety assessments for nuclear projects. The restriction on the types of applications that can be reviewed may lead to accidental oversights of potentially dangerous innovations or practices that could arise in the nuclear sector. This debate centers around the balance between fostering innovation in nuclear energy and ensuring the highest safety standards are maintained.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.