This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b, to authorize the issuance of certificates of need for the construction of certain small modular nuclear reactors. Specifically, it allows the commission to issue a certificate of need for new nuclear-powered generating plants with a maximum generation capacity of 300 megawatts, which is a new provision introduced in the bill.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that any certificate of need for additional storage of spent nuclear fuel must consider the impacts of continued operations during the period for which the license extension is sought. The amendment also includes a provision that specifies the conditions under which the construction of new nuclear-powered electric generating plants is regulated, ensuring that the process is clearly defined.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216B.243