Ark. Code Ann. § 8-9-807: Construction and operation

The entities under the federal charter under § 8-9-804 shall be responsible for the construction and operation of the spent nuclear fuel interim storage and recycling facility and through the use of federal funds shall:

(1) Receive the design documentation completed under § 8-9-804 ;

(2) Develop construction documents, update cost data, and establish a schedule for construction to be completed with a national laboratory;

(3) Contract with a design firm to provide design and construction documents for the spent nuclear fuel interim storage and recycling facility containment building;

(4) Contract with a contractor to build the spent nuclear fuel interim storage and recycling facility as designed and provide start-up assistance with the spent nuclear fuel interim storage and recycling facilities; and

(5) Contract with a national laboratory to provide installation management of the pyrotechnic lines inside the spent nuclear fuel interim storage and recycling facility containment building and to provide start-up management and training for permanent operators and maintenance.