This bill establishes a framework for legislative approval regarding the siting of uranium conversion and enrichment facilities in Montana. It specifies that such facilities can be authorized if they are located on the site of uranium that has been mined and milled within the state or transported from outside the state. Additionally, the facilities must receive a state recommendation from the Department of Environmental Quality and a license from the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill also defines "uranium conversion" and "uranium enrichment" processes.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 75-20-204 of the Montana Code Annotated to include the Nuclear Regulatory Commission alongside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the jurisdiction over these facilities. It requires that any application to these commissions must be accompanied by a notice and a copy of the federal application to the Department of Environmental Quality, which will then provide a state recommendation based on its review. The bill also outlines the fee structure for applications and the consequences for failing to comply with the notice requirements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-20-204
HB0696_1(1): 75-20-204
HB0696_1(2): 75-20-204
HB0696_1(3): 75-20-204
HB0696_1(4): 75-20-204
HB0696_1(5): 75-20-204
HB0696_1(6): 75-20-204
HB0696_1(7): 75-20-204
HB0696_1: 75-20-204
HB0696_2(1): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(10): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(11): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(12): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(2): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(3): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(4): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(5): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(6): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(7): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(8): 75-20-204
HB0696_2(9): 75-20-204
HB0696_2: 75-20-204
HB0696_X(1): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(10): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(11): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(2): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(3): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(4): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(5): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(6): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(7): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(8): 75-20-204
HB0696_X(9): 75-20-204
HB0696_X: 75-20-204