House File 561 H-1684 Amend House File 561 as follows: 1 1. Page 9, after line 23 by inserting: 2 < Sec. ___. NEW SECTION . 476A.9A Nuclear facilities 3 —— financial liability —— oversight. 4 In the event of an accident, natural disaster, 5 or other circumstance, condition, or occurrence 6 which compromises the safety and security of a 7 nuclear generating facility and poses a potential or 8 actual threat to public health, safety, or welfare, 9 the utility owning such facility shall bear sole 10 responsibility for the costs associated with the 11 cleanup and disposal of any radioactive material and 12 for resulting damages sustained by individuals and 13 entities. The utility shall not recover such costs 14 through any form of rate increase, and taxpayers 15 shall not bear any responsibility for such costs. 16 The board may establish a commission to provide 17 oversight regarding the aftermath of an incident 18 described in this section and to ensure adherence to 19 the requirements of this section regarding cleanup, 20 disposal, and damages. > 21 2. By renumbering as necessary. 22 ______________________________ WESSEL-KROESCHELL of Story -1- HF561.2577 (2) 84 rn/nh 1/ 1 #1. #2.