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1 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy GENERALSenate SESSIONAmendments STATEAmendment OF1 UTAHJanuary Chief21, Sponsor:2026 07:21 AM Senator Derrin R.

DerrinOwens R.proposes the following amendments:

Owens1. House Sponsor:

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JackWHEREAS, 3the LONGLegislature TITLErecognizes Generalthe Description:importance of maintaining high standards for nuclear safety and environmental protection while enabling states to participate responsibly in regulatory oversight:

This resolution expresses support and intent for Utah to pursue Agreement State status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for additional elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution:

▸ highlights Utah's support for nuclear energy development and deployment;

and ▸ expresses Utah's intent to pursue agreement state status for additional elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Money Appropriated in this Bill:

None Other Special Clauses:

None Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:

WHEREAS, under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C.

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2021, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with states to assume regulatory authority over certain nuclear materials and activities;

WHEREAS, Utah desires to expand its regulatory authority to include elements of the nuclear fuel cycle that are not prohibited by federal statute;

WHEREAS, increased state participation in these regulatory areas would enhance local oversight, improve coordination with industry and federal partners, and support Utah's broader energy development goals;

WHEREAS, certain elements of the nuclear fuel cycle may be appropriate for state management;

WHEREAS, Utah intends to work collaboratively with the Nuclear Regulatory S.C.R.

1 Enrolled Copy Commission to develop the technical, legal, and administrative framework necessary to support an Agreement State application for additional eligible portions of the fuel cycle;

WHEREAS, the governor, through the support and facilitation of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, may submit a letter of intent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to begin the process toward establishing that status;

and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards for nuclear safety and environmental protection while enabling states to participate responsibly in regulatory oversight:

BE- IT1 FURTHER- RESOLVED that the Legislature supports the governor and the Department of Environmental Quality in coordinating with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to initiate the Agreement State application process for eligible activities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the governor of Utah, and Utah's congressional delegation.

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