35-A §4301. Findings and purpose - Maine Statutes

Title 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

Chapter 43: NUCLEAR POWER GENERATING FACILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

Subchapter 1: CONSTRUCTION HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

§4301. Findings and purpose

1. Investment in nuclear power plants. The Legislature finds that construction of a nuclear power plant is a major financial investment, which will have consequences for consumers for years to come. In the recent past, investments in nuclear power plants have caused severe financial strain on consumers.

[ 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF); 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §94 (AMD) .]

2. Costs. The Legislature finds that there are many uncertain future costs associated with nuclear power plants, including the costs of low-level and high-level waste disposal, decommissioning and long-term care. These costs will be borne by the consumers and reductions in these costs will serve to benefit consumers.

[ 2001, c. 629, §1 (AMD) .]

3. Citizen participation. The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for citizen participation in any decision to construct a nuclear power plant within the State.

[ 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). 1999, c. 398, §A94 (AMD). 2001, c. 629, §1 (AMD).