This bill establishes new requirements and standards for the storage of used nuclear fuel in Wyoming, creating Article 22, which includes definitions for terms such as "consolidated interim storage facility," "dry cask storage," and "used nuclear fuel." It mandates that any person planning to site a used nuclear fuel storage installation must submit an application to the relevant department, including documentation of compliance with federal regulations and an acknowledgment that the installation will be temporary. The bill also outlines the necessary information to be included in the application, such as site selection criteria, technical feasibility, and potential impacts on the local community.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to incorporate the new definitions and provisions related to used nuclear fuel storage, while repealing obsolete definitions. It requires the environmental quality council to create rules for implementing the act and specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage. Notably, the bill clarifies that used nuclear fuel remains the property of the generator until it is transferred to permanent storage, and it ensures that installations approved under this article are exempt from the jurisdiction of the Industrial Development Information and Siting Act.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0253 v0.5: 35-11-103, 35-11-1501, 35-11-1506, 35-11-2101