Bill > S3441

This bill, the Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025, aims to enhance the process of decommissioning nuclear power plants by requiring increased consultation with and consideration of State, Tribal, and local governments. Key provisions include mandating that licensees consult with affected States and local Tribal governments before submitting a Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR) to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and ensuring these reports and license transfer applications are made publicly available. The bill also establishes a 90-day public comment period and requires the NRC to consider input from host States, other affected States, and the public when approving or rejecting PSDARs and license transfers. Furthermore, it introduces grant programs to support Community Advisory Boards in affected areas and provides funding for economic development in nuclear host communities, particularly those that are small, rural, or disadvantaged, and offers financial assistance to communities impacted by stranded nuclear waste. The bill also establishes "host community economic recovery accounts" funded by licensees to support economic development in communities hosting decommissioning facilities.

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