SB 561

Abstract

Department of Environmental Quality; nuclearenergy electrical generation facilities; permitting. Adds an electricalgeneration facility with a rated capacity not exceeding 300 megawattsthat generates electricity only from nuclear energy located in PlanningDistrict 1 (LENOWISCO), 2 (Cumberland Plateau), 3 (Mount Rogers),or 4 (New River Valley Region) to the definition of small renewableenergy project for purposes of the regulation of such projects bythe Department of Environmental Quality. The bill requires the Departmentto limit the permitting of such facilities pursuant to the definitionand directs the Department to develop the applicable permit by rule regulations for such nuclear energy projects to be effective assoon as practicable.