Approve the siting of uranium conversion and enrichment facilities

This bill authorizes the siting of spent nuclear fuel reprocessing facilities in Montana, allowing the state to approve such facilities if they are located on sites of existing nuclear power plants or use fuel transported from out of state. The legislation requires that any proposed facility first receive a recommendation from the state Department of Environmental Quality and obtain a construction or operating license from the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Additionally, the bill updates state environmental laws to require companies applying for federal nuclear facility approvals to notify the state and pay fees to support state review and participation in federal proceedings. These changes aim to establish a clear framework for evaluating and permitting nuclear fuel reprocessing operations within Montana's borders.