HF 3002

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/20/2023 02:12pm

A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring a study of advanced nuclear reactors; appropriating
money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES STUDY.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given:
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new text begin (1) "advanced nuclear reactor" means a small modular reactor or a molten sodium reactor;
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new text begin (2) "molten sodium reactor" means a nuclear fission reactor that uses a fluid fuel in the
form of very hot fluoride or chloride salt; and
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new text begin (3) "small modular reactor" means a nuclear fission reactor that (i) has a capacity of 300
megawatts or less, and (ii) can be factory assembled and transported as a unit.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Study required. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of commerce must conduct a study
evaluating the potential costs, benefits, and impacts of advanced nuclear reactors operating
in Minnesota.
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new text begin (b) At a minimum, the study must analyze the impacts the operation of advanced nuclear
reactors would have on:
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new text begin (1) air emissions from electric generating facilities in Minnesota;
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new text begin (2) retail electricity prices;
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new text begin (3) reliability of Minnesota's electric grid;
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new text begin (4) the state's air resources, water resources, land resources, and public health, including
the impact of any waste material generated by the reactors;
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new text begin (5) new employment opportunities for Minnesota workers; and
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new text begin (6) local economic development.
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new text begin (c) The study must also identify Minnesota statutes and administrative rules that would
require modifications in order to enable the construction and operation of advanced nuclear
reactors.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of commerce must submit the results of the study
under subdivision 2 to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
having jurisdiction over energy finance and policy no later than January 31, 2024.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $100,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of commerce to conduct the study and develop the report under section 1. This is a onetime
appropriation.
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