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Utah Senate approves ban on radioactive waste above 'A' classification and tightens oversight
Summary
The Utah Senate passed a substitute to First Substitute Senate Bill 24, banning radioactive waste with concentrations higher than Class A from being accepted or licensed in the state and directing agencies to shore up financial assurances such as letters of credit; the measure passed 26–0 and will go to the House.
The Utah State Senate voted to approve a substituted version of First Substitute Senate Bill 24, a measure that prohibits the acceptance or licensing of radioactive waste with radionuclide concentrations higher than the existing Class A threshold. Sponsor Senator Bramble said the bill reflects recommendations from a two‑year Hazardous Waste Task Force and adds tax and regulatory provisions intended to strengthen state oversight.
"What this bill does, it says that any waste that's hotter than A shall be banned from the state of Utah period," Senator Bramble said on the floor, describing the substitute's effect on licensing and commercial acceptance. He said the substitute also tightens tax policy, strengthens regulatory oversight and addresses the perpetual care fund for closure and…
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