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Legislators back study and informal support for exploring micro nuclear energy; planning memo requested
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Legislator Jamie Gustafson asked the Legislature to prepare a letter supporting continued exploration of micro nuclear energy options for Chautauqua County; the body asked planning staff for an informational memo before signing any formal letter, and several public speakers urged pursuit of small modular reactors.
Mayville, N.Y. — A proposal to signal county support for exploring ‘‘micro nuclear’’ energy drew bipartisan caution and public comment at the Chautauqua County Legislature’s April 23 meeting.
Legislator Jamie Gustafson said the county should endorse continued study of innovative energy solutions and asked the legislative clerk to prepare a letter of support to the county executive and governor that legislators could sign. Gustafson said the idea is ‘‘to show our support for continued exploration of innovative energy solutions here in Chautauqua County.’’
Legislator Tim Larson responded that the Legislature’s economic development committee asked county planning staff to provide a memo or…
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