This bill modifies provisions relating to energy development.
This bill:
- authorizes the Office of Energy Development (office) to coordinate with public and private entities regarding nuclear fuel recycling facility development in the state;
- authorizes the office to serve as a liaison between private entities and local communities regarding nuclear fuel recycling facility development;
- authorizes the Utah Energy Council (council) to provide strategic guidance and conduct preliminary assessments for nuclear fuel recycling facility development;
- requires the office to report on nuclear fuel recycling coordination activities as part of the office's existing annual report;
- requires the council to report on nuclear fuel recycling recommendations as part of the council's existing annual report;
- authorizes the office to pursue development of a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (campus);
- requires the office to analyze state laws and rules for barriers to hosting a campus and report findings; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-6-1202
Substitute #1: 79-6-401, 79-6-405, 79-6-1103
Substitute #2: 79-6-401, 79-6-405, 79-6-1103, 79-6-1106, 79-6-1202