1. (1) The office shall facilitate nuclear fuel recycling facility development in the state by:

   1. (a) coordinating with private entities interested in developing nuclear fuel recycling facilities in the state;

   2. (b) coordinating with federal agencies regarding:

      1. (i) federal regulatory requirements for nuclear fuel recycling facilities;
      2. (ii) federal funding opportunities for nuclear fuel recycling facility development; and
      3. (iii) potential partnerships between the state and federal agencies;
   3. (c) serving as a liaison between private entities and local communities regarding nuclear fuel recycling facility development opportunities;

   4. (d) convening meetings and discussions among:

      1. (i) private entities;
      2. (ii) federal agencies;
      3. (iii) local governments; and
      4. (iv) other stakeholders;
   5. (e) promoting the state's advantages for nuclear fuel recycling facility development to private entities and federal agencies; and
   6. (f) identifying and communicating to the Legislature, the council, and private entities potential barriers to nuclear fuel recycling facility development in the state.
2. (2) The office may enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with federal agencies to facilitate coordination regarding nuclear fuel recycling facility development in the state.

Enacted by Chapter 428, 2026 General Session