The responsibilities and duties of the council shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
To recommend state nuclear waste policy to the board and advise the board on any matters relating to state nuclear waste policy, including matters to be addressed in memorandums of understanding and other agreements with the federal department of energy.
To recommend legislative proposals related to nuclear waste for consideration by the state legislature.
To review all data, plans, conclusions and other documents produced by the federal department of energy, which relate to any phase of high-level nuclear waste programs or activities.
To hear and evaluate public comment and make recommendations based thereon to the board and the state legislature.
To advise the board on socio-economic issues which impact on affected areas as a result of activities proposed or conducted under the authority of this chapter.
To critically review and comment on any socio-economic impact statements, studies, or lack of such, and transportation risks and concerns.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development
Chapter 49 - Nuclear Waste Storage and Disposal
§ 57-49-9. General duties of nuclear waste policy advisory council
§ 57-49-13. General duties of nuclear waste technical review committee
§ 57-49-15. Advocacy for citizens before federal agencies
§ 57-49-17. Promotion and coordination of educational programs
§ 57-49-21. Monitoring of federal activities related to nuclear waste storage or disposal
§ 57-49-25. Application for permit to conduct site characterization studies
§ 57-49-33. Agreements and summaries of local hearings to be submitted to Governor
§ 57-49-37. Implementation of agreements, modifications and technical revisions
§ 57-49-39. Funding of expenses