Louisiana Moves to Fast-Track Nuclear Power Plant Permits

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Louisiana moves to fast-track nuclear power plant permits

(The Center Square) — Louisiana legislators advanced a bill designed to streamline environmental permitting for advanced nuclear power projects, a move that aligns the state with a broader national push

Louisiana lawmakers are fast-tracking nuclear permitting

Louisiana is moving to fast-track environmental permitting for advanced nuclear projects under a bill that aligns the state with a national effort to accelerate next-gen reactor development, The Center Square writes.  Senate Bill 127, from Sen. Adam Bass, R-Bossier City, would streamline air and water permitting for small modular reactors and similar technologies—especially those tied to federal partnerships. Officials say the change would cut r…

Louisiana moves to fast-track nuclear power plant permits - Regional Media News

(The Center Square) — Louisiana legislators advanced a bill designed to streamline environmental permitting for advanced nuclear power projects, a move that aligns the state with a broader national push to accelerate next-generation reactor deployment. The legislation blew through the House Natural Resources committee without objection. Senate Bill 127, authored by Sen. Adam Bass, R-Bossier City, would allow electric utilities to expedite permit…