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196.493

196.493 Construction of nuclear power plants limited.

196.493(1)

(1) Definition. In this section, "nuclear power plant" means a nuclear-fired large electric generating facility as defined under s. 196.491 (1) (g).

196.493(2)

(2) Limits on certification. The commission may not certify under s. 196.49 (3) (b) or 196.491 (3) any nuclear power plant unless the commission finds that:

196.493(2)(a)

(a) A federally licensed facility, or a facility outside of the United States which the commission determines will satisfy the public welfare requirements of the people of this state, with adequate capacity to dispose of high-level nuclear waste from all nuclear power plants operating in this state will be available, as necessary, for disposal of the waste; and

196.493(2)(b)

(b) The proposed nuclear power plant, in comparison with feasible alternatives, is economically advantageous to ratepayers, based upon:

196.493(2)(b)1.

1. The existence of a reliable and adequate nuclear fuel supply;

196.493(2)(b)2.

2. The costs for construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear power plants and for nuclear waste disposal; and

196.493(2)(b)3.

3. Any other factor having an impact on the economics of nuclear power plants, as determined by the commission.

196.493 - ANNOT.

History: 1983 a. 401; 1997 a. 204.