TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on May 16, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order Tuesday creating the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, reported WJHL News Channel 11. The announcement was held at the University of Tennessee Zeanah Engineering Complex. The council will consist of 15 members, including members of the Lee administration, the Tennessee General Assembly and Tennessee’s congressional delegation. The council will make recommendations on legislative policy related to nuclear energy facilities in Tennessee, storage and waste practices and potential partnerships with federal agencies.