Missouri has said it has spent $25 million toward obtaining an early site permit. The utility estimated an average residential customer would pay less than $2 per year if it were allowed to recover its permit costs.

Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon endorsed the utilities' proposal. He said allowing utilities to charge for the permit would start the process toward building a power plant in central Missouri and would create thousands of jobs. The state's only nuclear power plant is in Callaway County, about 25 miles northeast of the state Capitol.

Lawmakers in 2009 also considered nuclear plant legislation that would have allowed utilities to seek permission from state regulators to add the financing costs for certain types of new power plants onto electric bills before plants are operational.Key Outcomes of Narendra Modi’s US visit

A joint editorial released by India and US highlighted the following developments in the bilateral relationship of the two countries:-

Indo- US Investment Initiative

Establishment of an Indo- US Investment Initiative led by the Ministry of Finance on the Indian side and the Department of Treasury on the American side, with special focus on capital market development and financing of infrastructure. This Initiative will focus on increasing investment by institutional investors and corporate entities

Infrastructure Collaboration Platform

Establishment of an Infrastructure Collaboration Platform convened by the Ministry of Finance on the Indian side and the Department of Commerce on the American side to facilitate the participation of American companies in Indian infrastructure projects

Trade Policy Forum

The two countries committed to work through the Trade Policy Forum to