as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/10/2011 10:32am
A bill for an act
relating to energy; abolishing prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new
nuclear power plant; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 216B.243,
subdivision 3b.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b, is amended to
read:
(a) The commission may not issue a certificate
of need for the construction of a new nuclear-powered electric generating plant.
(b) Any certificate of need for additional storage of spent nuclear fuel for a facility
seeking a license extension shall address the impacts of continued operations over the
period for which approval is sought.
This section is effective the day following final enactment.