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STATE NUCLEAR ENERGY COMMISSION ESTABLISHED. 1. There is hereby
established in the office of the governor the state nuclear energy commission,
consisting of five (5) members appointed by the governor and serving at his
pleasure. One (1) of the members shall be selected for his knowledge of
regulatory functions of nuclear energy. Not more than three (3) of the members
may be from any one (1) political party. The members' term of office shall be
four (4) years, except that the terms of those first appointed shall expire as
follows: two (2) at the end of two (2) years after the effective date of this
act; two (2) at the end of three (3) years after such date; and one (1) at the
end of four (4) years after such date. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall
appoint a member for the remaining portion of that term. The governor shall
designate from his appointees a member to serve as chairman of the commission.
The director of the office of nuclear energy development shall be an ex
officio member and the secretary of the commission. The administrator of the
state radiation control agency or his alternate, the state radiological
control officer, shall also be an ex officio member of the commission. While
actually engaged in the business of the commission, members of the commission
shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(f), Idaho Code.
2. The commission shall:
a. Establish an office and employ an executive who shall be designated as
the director. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the commission,
and his compensation shall be fixed within the limits of appropriations
made therefor. The director shall devote his entire time to the duties of
his office and shall have no other gainful employment or occupation. The
director shall be selected with special reference to his knowledge and
administrative capabilities in matters pertaining to industrial,
agricultural, educational and institutional applications of nuclear
energy. The director shall serve under the direction of the commission and
in his office will be vested the administration of the promotional and
development programs of this act.
b. Review prior to promulgation the proposed rules and regulations of the
state radiation control agency and of other boards, agencies, and
commissions of this state relating to use and control of sources of
ionizing radiation to assure that such rules and regulations are
consistent with rules and regulations of other agencies, boards and
commissions of the state. Propose rules and regulations which will not
become effective until ninety (90) days after submission to the commission
unless the commission waives all or any part of such ninety (90) day
period. When the commission determines that any proposed rules or
regulations or parts thereof are inconsistent with rules and regulations
of other agencies, boards or commissions of the state the commission will
so advise the governor and the appropriate agencies, boards or
commissions, and consult with them in the effort to resolve any
inconsistencies.
c. Review and evaluate policies and programs of the state including those
of the boards, agencies and commissions of this state, relating to nuclear
energy.
d. Coordinate the nuclear energy development and regulatory activities of
the several departments and agencies of this state including specifically
the state board of health and welfare, the state department of labor and
industrial services, the state industrial commission, and the division of
tourism and industrial development.
e. Make recommendations to the governor and furnish such advice as may be
required to matters relating to development, utilization, and regulation
of nuclear energy.
f. Subject to the provisions of chapter 53, title 67, Idaho Code, employ,
compensate and prescribe powers and duties of such individuals as may be
necessary to properly carry out the duties of the commission from whatever
funds which may be available to the commission for such purpose.
g. Make an annual report to the governor.
3. The commission and the director shall be the focal point in state
government for coordination of the promotion and development of nuclear energy
for peaceful and productive purposes in this state and shall have the
following general powers and duties:
a. To advance the nuclear possibilities of the state by stimulating the
interest of industry, agriculture and education around the state's nuclear
resources and opportunities.
b. To advise, consult and cooperate with other agencies of the state, the
federal government, other states and interstate agencies, political
subdivisions and other groups functioning in fields related to nuclear
energy.
c. To advise the governor in developing and promoting a state policy for
nuclear energy research, development and education.
d. To advise and assist the governor with regard to the status of nuclear
energy research, development and education, and to assure increasing
progress in this field within the state.
e. To sponsor or conduct studies, collect and disseminate information,
and issue periodic reports with regard to nuclear energy research,
development and education, and proposals for further progress in the field
of nuclear energy, and the power to acquire land and facilities for such
purposes is specifically delegated to this commission.
f. To gather, maintain, and disseminate available information concerning
appropriate sites throughout the state and the advantages of locating
nuclear energy industries within the state.
g. To foster and support research and education relating to nuclear
energy by arranging, accepting and administering contracts, grants or
other appropriate means of assistance.
h. To keep the several departments and agencies informed as to private
and public activities affecting nuclear industrial development and nuclear
education and training and to enlist their cooperation in taking action to
further such development, education and training to the end that through
state activity the state's nuclear resources and nuclear energy position
through the federal base may be augmented by a healthy private enterprise
component.
i. To keep the public informed with respect to nuclear energy development
within the state and the activities of the state relating thereto.
j. To accept donations of funds, grants, gifts or property of any nature
to the use for which granted. Such donations are hereby appropriated to
said commission to be used in addition to any other direct appropriations.

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