Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-02-01 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-02-01 Senate Journal Page 1695 SB 177 SENATE BILL NO. 177 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to microreactors." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Resources Committees. 2022-02-01 Senate Journal Page 1696 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to nuclear microreactors. This bill would allow Alaskan communities to pursue the use of nuclear microreactors in Alaska by excluding local microreactor projects from the legislative designation siting requirement, exempting microreactors from the ongoing study requirement of AS 18.45.030 in recognition of the extensive research taking place both inside and outside of Alaska, and adopting the federal definition of a “microreactor.” This bill represents an important step toward securing Alaska’s energy independence, supporting the readiness of our Nation’s military, and creating a pathway to new and alternative energy opportunities for communities across our State. Alaska has always stood at the vanguard of sustainable microgrid technology, and this bill will ensure we retain our global leadership role. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor