ITEM TITLE:
#22-17 - Urging Passage of Senate Bill 177 In Order to Allow Electric Utilities Considering Micro Modular Reactors (Mmrs) to Move Forward with Projects Under a Streamlined Permitting Process
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Detter, City Manager
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution #22-17 supporting passage of SB 177.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
City Council held work session on February 17, 2022 on SB177, legislation supporting the streamlining of the process for permitting of Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs).
As a follow up to the work session, a Resolution has been created for Council consideration urging passage of SB 177 by the City of Valdez. If approved, City staff will work with our State lobbyist to inform State officials of Valdez support for passage of SB 177. City Officials will be authorized to provide testimony and correspondence to State officials conveying the City of Valdez support for passage of SB 177.