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Chair introduces bill to clear legislative approval for on‑site spent fuel storage; opponents warn of long‑term risks
Summary
Chair Gary Perry sponsored House Bill 623 to authorize legislative approval for siting on‑site storage of spent nuclear fuel at nuclear power generating facilities within Montana. Supporters said the bill would signal readiness to host small modular reactors and associated on‑site fuel storage; opponents — including tribal representatives and env
Chair Gary Perry opened the hearing on House Bill 623, a measure that would provide legislative approval for the siting of spent nuclear fuel storage facilities produced by nuclear power generating facilities operating within Montana. Perry framed the bill as a preparatory step intended to show federal regulators and developers that Montana is ready to host nuclear generation and associated on‑site spent fuel storage.
Perry described small modular reactor technology and said the bill is intended to demonstrate the state’s willingness to handle spent fuel responsibly. He emphasized that the legislation, as drafted, limits stored spent fuel to fuel “produced in the state at a generating facility in the state.” “All I’m trying to do is make sure that we send the message that we’re ready to take care of…
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