(1) Development of a campus within the state, including the reprocessing and storage of used nuclear fuel, presents an important opportunity to drive economic growth and enhance American energy independence. (2) The office shall pursue the development of a campus and shall: (a) prioritize collaboration with technical colleges and universities in the state to create nuclear- specific workforce programs; (b) engage willing communities to develop consent-based siting for campus elements; (c) develop a safe and efficient transportation strategy for campus materials, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulation; (d) coordinate with industry to identify best practices for effective campus construction and long- term operation; (e) utilize proliferation-resistant technologies and material handling strategies; and (f) coordinate closely with the United States Department of Energy, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Department of Environmental Quality to ensure the safe and efficient permitting and oversight of any campus. (3) The director shall report annually on or before October 1 to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee on the status of the application to the United States Department of Energy and any subsequent activities the office engages in associated with or resulting from the application. (4) The director of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control shall oversee the safe and efficient regulatory oversight of any campus under applicable federal requirements and state laws and report annually to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee on development and execution of regulatory responsibilities associated with any campus located in the state.
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