This bill establishes new requirements and standards for the storage of used nuclear fuel in Wyoming, creating two new articles under the Wyoming Statutes. It defines key terms related to used nuclear fuel storage, including "consolidated interim storage facility," "dry cask storage," and "independent used fuel storage installation." The bill mandates that any person planning to site a used nuclear fuel storage installation must submit an application to the relevant department, which includes documentation of compliance with federal regulations and an acknowledgment that the installation will be temporary and utilize dry cask storage. 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 statutes to clarify definitions and remove obsolete provisions, including the repeal of the definition of "spent nuclear fuel." 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. The bill aims to ensure that the storage of used nuclear fuel is conducted safely and in compliance with both state and federal regulations.

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