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This bill appropriates $500,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to conduct a comprehensive report on the viability of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in the state. By January 15, 2026, the agency must submit a detailed report to legislative committee chairs, consulting with multiple state agencies and boards. The report must cover four key areas: (1) enhanced environmental monitoring recommendations, including water quality, waste management, environmental justice, and ecosystem protection; (2) infrastructure and operational requirements such as grid integration, regulatory adaptations, emergency response, and public health monitoring; (3) an economic viability assessment examining power purchase agreements, rate impacts, economic consequences for utilities and communities, and potential revenue generation; and (4) community engagement options like cooperative ownership models and rural development opportunities. The bill specifically requires that the report provide concrete, actionable recommendations for potential legislation, without suggesting further studies, and must be submitted to relevant legislative committees overseeing energy, environment, health, and capital investment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2040&ssn=0&y=2025