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1.American Legislative Exchange Council Resolution Recognizing the Large and Growing Need for Commercial Nuclear Energy, July 26, 2007
ALEC's model Resolution Recognizes the Growing Need for Nuclear Energy and Urges the President and Congress to Make Steady Progress toward a Permanent Geologic Repository for Used Commercial Fuel and Such Nearer-Term Priorities as Interim Used Fuel Storage and Research into Fuel Reprocessing and Closing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle.
July 30, 2007
2.Board of County Commissioners, Calvert County, Resolution to Support the Consideration of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby, Md., by the NuStart Energy Development L.L.C. Consortium for a New Reactor, July 26, 2005
The Board of County Commissioners for Calvert County passed a resolution supporting the selection of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant by NuStart Energy Development LLC as a site of a new reactor. Located in Lusby, Md., Calvert Cliffs is already host to two nuclear reactors. The resolution cites the plant's outstanding record as a strong reason for it to host a new reactor, calling owner and operator Constellation Energy "an excellent community partner that contributes to many local interests."
May 18, 2007
3.Calvert County, Md., and Constellation Generation Group LLC Tax Credit Agreement for the New Nuclear Power Plant at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, August 2006
Calvert County, Md., authorized property tax credit incentives for Constellation Generation Group to encourage the company to build a new nuclear reactor at its Calvert Cliffs plant.
May 18, 2007
4.Claiborne County, Miss., A Resolution Supporting the Filing of an Early Site Permit by Systems Energy Resources, Inc. [Entergy Corporation] for the Construction of a Second Reactor at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, December 6, 2004
The Board acknowledges that the $8 million in property taxes paid by the nuclear plant "makes it possible for all Claiborne County residents to enjoy among the lowest auto licenses tags and homeowners property taxes in the state of Mississippi" and believes that "nuclear energy is a safe, low cost, emission-free energy source . . . not seen as harmful to the environment or to the residents of Claiborne County."
May 18, 2007
5.Florida Energy Diversity and Efficiency Act, March 2006
The Florida legislature is considering a new bill relating to "the future of electric service in Florida." The bill proposes a “centrally coordinated permitting process” to support new reactors in the state. It also would define the process for expanding generating capacity at existing nuclear plants in the state.
May 18, 2007
6.Georgia State Senate Resolution in Support of New Nuclear Power Plants, March 6, 2006
The Georgia State Senate passed a resolution “urging electric utillities to consider building new nuclear power plants in Georgia” because they “produce electricity at a stable price at high levels of safety and reliability, while emitting no greenhouse or acid rain gases.”
May 18, 2007
7.International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Resolution Supporting Nuclear Energy, September 15, 2006
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers adopted a resolution that encourages “legislation that creates an integrated, environmentally sound, secure high-level radioactive waste system that ensures timely central storage, safe transportation and permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuels and nuclear byproducts.” The resolution also called for the development of “standardized advanced reactor designs which will improve safety, economy and performance to help meet increasing electricity demand.”
May 18, 2007
8.Kansas House of Representatives Bill Provides Property Tax Exemption for New or Expanded Nuclear Plant, February 2007
The Kansas House of Representatives on Feb. 5, 2007, passed a bill exempting new or expanded nuclear generation facilities from state property taxes. The bill approves property tax exemptions for a period of 10 years from the start of construction. For existing facilities, the tax break will apply to those projects that expand nuclear generating capacity by a minimum of 10 percent.
May 18, 2007
9.Legislature of Louisiana Resolution to Support the Potential Location of an Advanced Nuclear Energy Plant at Entergy Nuclear's River Bend Station, June 2005
"Being chosen as one of six finalists for the potential location of an advanced nuclear energy plant is an exciting opportunity that the legislature recognizes as a vital component of the state’s efforts to attract new jobs and industry," the resolution states. It also notes that "Entergy Nuclear’s River Bend Station has an extraordinary level of support from the citizens of West Feliciana and the state as a whole." The existing plant "provides numerous job opportunities, and has an impressive record of operational safety, all of which warrant the River Bend Station being chosen for the location of an advanced nuclear energy plant."
May 18, 2007
10.Louisiana Public Service Commission, Resolution to Support the Consideration of the River Bend Nuclear Station in St. Francisville by the NuStart Energy Development L.L.C. Consortium for a Combined Construction and Operating License, July 28, 2005
The LPSC noted that "high natural gas and oil prices negatively impact Louisiana ratepayers and there is a need both in Louisiana and nationally to diversify our use of various sources of energy," and that "nuclear power is an important fuel diversity option for the U.S. and Louisiana." Therefore, the LPSC "supports the investigation and research of nuclear power as a possible power generation alternative" and "supports NuStart’s consideration of Louisiana as a potential site for the development of nuclear power." Among the potential benefits of a nuclear plant, the LPSC cited "a low cost source of electricity generation, a generation resource with favorable environmental impacts when compared other sources of electric generation, diversity to the portfolio of electric generation resources available to serve the ratepayers of Louisiana, and economic development."
May 18, 2007