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This concurrent resolution, passed by the Idaho Legislature, supports the expansion of research and development for used nuclear fuel (UNF) reprocessing at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), which involves recycling spent nuclear fuel to recover valuable materials and reduce waste. The resolution highlights Idaho's unique position and existing infrastructure at INL, a national asset for nuclear research, to become a leader in this field, aligning with federal efforts to revitalize the nuclear industry and manage nuclear waste. It emphasizes that modern reprocessing aligns with the definition of "treat" in the 1995 settlement agreement between Idaho and the Department of Energy (DOE), which governs the amount of UNF allowed into Idaho for treatment and eventual removal. The resolution urges the Governor and Attorney General to renegotiate and modify this agreement if it restricts reprocessing, seeking significant financial compensation for Idaho while ensuring human safety and environmental protection, and requests federal support for these initiatives.

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State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/SCR120/