Present law authorizes the secretary of DEQ to implement a program to expedite processing of permits, modifications, registrations, or variances for environmental permit applicants.

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Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the secretary to institute a federal permitting parity program for advanced nuclear power generation applications submitted by electric public utilities.

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Proposed law provides that the utility submit that the application is for development and construction of a small modular reactor and is consistent with a letter of collaboration entered into between the applicant and the federal government.

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Proposed law requires the secretary to adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act which provide notice that the permit is issued under the permitting parity program.

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Effective August 1, 2025.