Modernization of Nuclear Generation Permitting in New Jersey

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New Jersey enacted legislation that reshapes the state's regulatory framework for nuclear energy development by amending the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA). This removes a longstanding statutory barrier that acted as a moratorium on the construction and operation of new nuclear energy generation facilities for over four decades. The legislation allows the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner to approve permits for nuclear facilities based on safe storage or disposal methods for radioactive waste, aligning with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards.