H 2488

This bill requires nuclear facilities in Massachusetts that store spent nuclear fuel in dry casks to continuously monitor and report safety data to the Department of Public Health, specifically tracking the temperature, helium release rate, and radiation release from each storage cask in real-time. The legislation applies to facilities that previously generated electricity for Massachusetts retail customers and are not classified as stranded assets, ensuring ongoing safety oversight of nuclear waste storage. The Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Attorney General's office, would be responsible for developing and implementing regulations for this monitoring system, aimed at protecting public health and environmental resources from potential radiation exposure.