Bill > H2661

This bill modifies existing law to expand the definition of "nuclear power plant areas" for public safety purposes. Specifically, the bill broadens the designation to include all communities within a 50-mile radius of any nuclear power plant or inactive nuclear power plant that is storing nuclear waste, either in a spent fuel pool or an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The designation applies regardless of whether the area is located within the commonwealth and remains in effect until all nuclear waste is removed from the site. This change allows for more comprehensive assessment and monitoring of potential public health and safety risks in communities near nuclear facilities, even after they have ceased active power generation. The bill aims to ensure that communities remain protected and can be evaluated for potential environmental and health impacts from nuclear waste storage, extending beyond the operational lifespan of nuclear power plants.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2661