Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1455 is enacted to read:

§1455.__Shipment of waste out of State

A person may not transport out of this State high-level radioactive waste from the decommissioning of any nuclear power plant without a permit issued by the commissioner.

1. Application. A person applying for a permit under this section shall provide to the commissioner:

A. The name of the shipper;

B. The name of the carrier;

C. The type and quantity of the radioactive substance for which a permit to ship is sought;

D. The proposed date and time of shipment;

E.__The starting point, scheduled route in the State and destination of shipment; and

F.__Any other information required by the commissioner.

2. Issuance of permit.__The commissioner shall issue a permit to an applicant if the commissioner finds that the transportation of the material will be accomplished in a manner that adequately protects the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this State.__The commissioner shall grant or deny a permit within 3 days, Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays excluded, from the date of application, except that, if the commissioner determines that additional time is required to evaluate the application, the commissioner may take additional time if the commissioner provides notice to the applicant within the 3-day period.__If necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare, the commissioner may require changes in dates, routes or times for transporting the radioactive substance.__The commissioner may consult with the Commissioner of Public Safety; the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency; the Commissioner of Human Resources; or any other entity in evaluating an application or issuing a permit under this section.__Whenever the commissioner grants a permit, the commissioner shall notify the Commissioner of Public Safety, who shall take any steps necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of the permit.