as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/12/2010 03:32pm
A bill for an act
relating to energy; sunsetting prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new
nuclear power plant; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.243,
subdivision 3b.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, 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.
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(c) Paragraph (a) expires January 1, 2015.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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