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Committee gives unanimous favorable recommendation to SCR 1 supporting expanded nuclear work in Utah

House Public Utilities, Energy and Gun Standing Committee · March 2, 2026
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The House Public Utilities and Energy Standing Committee on March 2 recommended favorably on SCR 1, a concurrent resolution expressing Utah's intent to pursue additional authorities in the nuclear fuel cycle; DEQ said it issued a first license to Valor Atomics and is engaging the NRC.

The House Public Utilities and Energy Standing Committee on Monday voted unanimously to give a favorable recommendation to SCR 1, a concurrent resolution expressing Utah's intent to pursue expanded regulatory activity in the nuclear fuel cycle.

Senator Owens, the resolution sponsor, told the committee the measure is "a powerful message" that supports bills moving through the session and signals Utah's readiness to work with federal regulators. "This resolution ... expresses…

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