(1) The consortium shall: (a) provide knowledge and expertise to assist the office regarding nuclear energy technologies, safety, and development; and (b) develop recommendations regarding policy pertaining to: (i) nuclear energy development in the state; (ii) incentives for nuclear energy related industries in the state including industrial process applications and other beneficial uses of nuclear technology; (iii) partnerships between entities engaged in or supporting nuclear energy development, including public and private sector collaboration; and (iv) the appropriate regulatory framework for nuclear energy development in the state. (2) The office, in consultation with the consortium and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, shall conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Utah Code and the Utah Administrative Code to identify any provision that would inhibit the state's ability to host a campus described in Section 79-6-1504. (3) The analysis required under Subsection (2) shall evaluate barriers related to: (a) the siting and operation of facilities for the full nuclear fuel lifecycle; (b) the co-location of advanced manufacturing, data centers, or high-heat industrial processes with nuclear power generation; (c) potential conflicts between state radiation control regulations in Title 19, Chapter 3, Radiation Control Act, and federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards for advanced reactor types; and (d) state-level permitting timelines that may impede deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. (4) On or before October 31, 2026, the office shall submit a report to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee that includes: (a) a summary of the findings from the analysis described in Subsection (2); (b) specific recommendations for legislative or rule changes to remove identified barriers; and (c) a proposed framework for creating a nuclear innovation zone to provide streamlined regulatory oversight for a campus. (5) The office shall report annually on duties performed by the consortium on or before November 30 to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee.
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