NY·Bill·2019 Regular Session
A 10236
Establishes New York state decommissioning oversight boards for nuclear power plants
Introduced 2020-03-27Last action 2020-07-22 — ordered to third reading rules cal.293
Sponsor
GALEF
Cosponsors
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Died in Assembly committee
The 2019 Regular Session ended on 2020-01-08. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill establishes mandatory decommissioning oversight boards for nuclear power plants in New York that are closing or have announced closure to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Within one month of a nuclear facility notifying federal regulators of its intent to close, an eleven-member New York State Decommissioning Oversight Board (NYSDOB) must be created to monitor the entire decommissioning process - from closure through complete site restoration and removal of all spent nuclear fuel. The board will provide oversight of decommissioning activities, site restoration, spent fuel management, and the use of decommissioning trust funds, while also serving as a formal channel for community input through official comments to regulatory agencies. This legislation ensures state-level supervision and community involvement in the complex, multi-year process of safely shutting down nuclear facilities and preparing the sites for future use.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/A10236