Bill > S2394

This bill updates the citizens advisory panel and strengthens citizen participation on the panel for the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant. The key provisions include: 1. Expanding the membership of the advisory panel to include representatives from various state agencies, local governments, and community organizations. 2. Requiring the panel to hold regular public meetings to discuss decommissioning planning and progress, and to provide annual reports to the governor and legislature on the community's sentiments and concerns. 3. Granting the panel additional responsibilities, such as serving as a conduit for public information and education, receiving reports on the decommissioning trust fund and plans, and providing a forum for public comment. 4. Mandating that the panel chair ensure sufficient time is allocated for public comment and testimony, and that the owners of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant respond to questions from the panel and public. 5. Providing administrative support and funding for the panel's activities, to be covered by the owners of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2394