HB 2131-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Revises provisions relating to applications submitted to the energy facility site evaluation council.

     Provides that the governor shall undertake an evaluation of the operations of the council to assess means to enhance its efficiency.  The assessment must include whether the efficiency of the siting process would be improved by conducting the process under the state environmental policy act in a particular sequence relative to the adjudicative proceeding.  The results of this assessment may include recommendations for administrative changes, statutory changes, or expanded staffing levels.  The governor shall implement the recommendations for enhanced efficiency of the energy facility siting process.