Senate committee hears HB 4046 proposal to study advanced nuclear reactors in Oregon
An informational hearing on House Bill 4046 (‑2 amendment) directed the Oregon Department of Energy to conduct a technical, state‑specific feasibility study of advanced nuclear reactors, including waste management, emergency preparedness and environmental justice considerations; lawmakers pressed speakers on objectivity and use of outside funding.
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An Oregon Senate Energy and Environment Committee informational hearing on Feb. 11 examined House Bill 4046 (‑2 amendment), which would require the Oregon Department of Energy to study the technical feasibility, costs and risks of advanced nuclear reactors as part of the state’s future energy mix. Presenters and lawmakers discussed study scope, funding mechanisms, waste management and protections for environmental justice communities.
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