NJ·Bill·2022-2023 Regular Session
A 4064
Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations concerning small modular nuclear reactors; authorizes EDA to incentivize construction and operation of such reactors.
Introduced 2022-05-19Last action 2022-05-19 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
Sponsor
Sawyer, Beth
Cosponsors
DiMaioJohnBarrancoChristian E.
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Died in Assembly committee
The 2022-2023 Regular Session ended on 2023-12-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish rules and regulations for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), which are defined as nuclear fission reactors with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts that can operate alone or in combination with other similar reactors and require licensing by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The legislation also authorizes the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to create incentives for the construction and operation of these smaller-scale nuclear facilities. By adding SMRs to existing state energy law definitions and frameworks, including amendments to the Global Warming Solutions Fund statute, the bill aims to facilitate the development of these alternative nuclear energy sources as part of New Jersey's clean energy portfolio.
Note
Historical import. Session: 220
Full Bill Text
https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4500/4064_I1.PDF