Changes to Existing Law

The Governor, on behalf of this state, is authorized to enter into agreements with the federal government United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission providing for the discontinuance of certain of the federal government's responsibilities with respect to sources of radiation regulatory authority of the Commission and the assumption thereof by this state, as provided for in 42 U.S.C. § 2021(b) (August 8, 2005). This authority for the Governor to enter into an agreement with the environmental protection agency is granted only under the condition that funds moneys are made available for the establishment of an adequate radiation protection program within the agency prior to the signing of this agreement. 13