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Senate restores grandfathering for low-level radioactive waste permits after heated debate
Summary
The Utah Senate on March 1 passed S.B. 155, restoring a grandfathering clause for low-level radioactive waste licensing tied to Section 32, after an extended floor debate over oversight and capacity limits. The bill passed 23–6 and moves to the House.
The Utah Senate on March 1 passed S.B. 155, a bill restoring a grandfathering provision for low-level radioactive waste licensing tied to Section 32, after extended floor debate over whether the measure reduces legislative and gubernatorial oversight. The bill passed on the floor and will be read for the third time and transmitted to the House after a 23–6 roll-call tally.
Sponsor Senator Peterson said S.B. 155 returns the law to what a task force originally intended and preserves a private facility’s ability to operate under established licensing. "They have not had a major accident," Peterson said in defense of the bill, adding the private operator provides jobs and has been a state partner.
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