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This concurrent resolution expresses Utah's intent to become an "Agreement State" with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which is the federal agency responsible for regulating nuclear materials and activities. Becoming an Agreement State means Utah would take on primary regulatory authority for certain aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, which refers to the processes involved in producing nuclear power, from mining uranium to managing spent fuel. This move is intended to enhance local oversight, improve coordination with industry and federal partners, and support Utah's energy development goals, while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. The resolution also encourages the NRC to clarify which parts of the nuclear fuel cycle are regulated by federal law versus NRC policy, and it directs the Governor and the Department of Environmental Quality to work with the NRC to begin the application process.

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