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House committee approves HB 623 to permit on‑site spent nuclear fuel storage with state oversight
Summary
Rep. Gary Perry said HB 623 signals Montana’s readiness to host on‑site spent nuclear fuel storage at in‑state generating facilities and to participate in federal processes; testimony split between tribal and environmental opponents warning of health and sovereignty risks and proponents emphasizing jobs and reliability. Committee approved the bill as amended and will transmit it forward.
Representative Gary Perry opened the hearing on House Bill 623, describing the measure as a legislative authorization that would allow the state to provide a recommendation and statutory framework for siting spent nuclear fuel storage facilities on the site of a nuclear power generating facility operating in Montana. Perry framed the bill as preparatory work to show the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that the state is prepared to work with licensees and to protect long‑term energy reliability.
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