HB 2867

This bill expands the jurisdiction of the West Virginia Public Service Commission to include the regulation of advanced nuclear reactors (also known as microreactors) by adding them to the list of public utilities and services under the Commission's authority. The legislation specifically grants the Commission power to promulgate rules governing the permitting process for the construction, operation, and retirement of advanced nuclear reactors within the state. By bringing these next-generation nuclear technologies under the Public Service Commission's regulatory framework, the bill establishes a formal oversight structure for any customer, entity, or developer seeking to deploy advanced nuclear reactor technology in West Virginia, potentially facilitating the development of these small-scale nuclear power sources while ensuring appropriate regulatory supervision.