The bill establishes new requirements and standards for the storage of used nuclear fuel in Wyoming, creating two new sections in the state law: W.S. 35-11-2201 and 35-11-2202. It defines key terms related to used nuclear fuel storage, including "consolidated interim storage facility," "dry cask storage," and "used nuclear fuel." 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. 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 definitions and provisions related to high-level radioactive waste, clarifying that "high-level radioactive waste" does not include used nuclear fuel as defined in the new sections. It repeals certain obsolete provisions and requires the environmental quality council to promulgate rules for implementing the act. The bill specifies that installations approved under this act are exempt from the jurisdiction of the Industrial Development Information and Siting Act and establishes a timeline for the act's effectiveness, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-11-103, 35-11-1501, 35-11-1506, 35-11-2101