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

The bill also 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 the federal regulatory bodies must be accompanied by a notice to the Department of Environmental Quality, which will then provide a state recommendation based on its review of the federal application. The bill includes provisions for fees associated with the application process and outlines penalties for failing to comply with the notification 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