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Placement of High Level Nuclear Waste

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Restrictions on nuclear waste placement in state.

Legislative intent.

Definitions.

Licensing and approval by governor and Legislature -- Powers and duties of the department.

Application for license.

Information and findings required for approval by the department.

Siting criteria.

Application fee and annual fees.

Restricted accounts.

Benefits agreement.

Length of license.

Enforcement -- Penalties.

Reciprocity.

Local jurisdiction.

Transportation requirements.

Cost recovery.

Severability.

No limitation of liability regarding businesses involved in high level radioactive waste.

State response to nuclear release and hazards.

Efforts to prevent siting of any nuclear waste facility to include economic development study regarding Native American reservation lands within the state.