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Indiana lawmakers advance bill to shift nuclear regulation to federal control, ending state oversight amid rising electricity costs and interest in small reactors.
Indiana lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 258, which would transfer all nuclear power regulation from the state to the federal government, eliminating Indiana’s ability to permit plants or hold public hearings on nuclear projects.
The move, backed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, is based on federal law asserting exclusive control over nuclear safety and operations.
The bill comes amid a 17.5% rise in electric bills and growing interest in small modular reactors, supported by Governor Mike Braun.
Critics warn the change reduces public input and local oversight, despite Indiana having no commercial nuclear plants and relying on power from a Michigan facility.
The bill passed the Senate Utilities Committee 7-3 and includes updates to outdated environmental rules.
Los legisladores de Indiana adelantan un proyecto de ley para cambiar la regulación nuclear al control federal, poniendo fin a la supervisión estatal en medio del aumento de los costos de la electricidad y el interés en pequeños reactores.