Bill > HR6613

This bill, the Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025, amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to enhance consultation and consideration of concerns from State, Tribal, and local governments regarding the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Key provisions include requiring licensees to consult with affected States and local Tribal governments before submitting a Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR) or seeking a license transfer, and mandating public comment periods and public meetings on these proposals. The bill also establishes grant programs to support Community Advisory Boards, which facilitate communication between decommissioning licensees and affected communities, particularly those that are small, rural, or disadvantaged. Furthermore, it creates Host Community Economic Recovery Accounts, funded by licensees, to provide grants for economic development in communities impacted by nuclear plant decommissioning, with a 100% federal cost share for small, rural, or disadvantaged nuclear host communities. Finally, the bill provides financial assistance to local governments dealing with stranded nuclear waste and extends funding for economic development assistance to nuclear host communities.

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