S 1980 · 100th Congress · Energy

Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-12-19· Sponsored by Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1987-12-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission Act of 1987 - Title I: The Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission; Miscellaneous Provisions - Establishes in the legislative branch the Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission to advise the Congress regarding the safe disposition of radioactive waste after a review and evaluation of the current status of radioactive waste disposal. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress within 12 months after enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission within 60 days after submission of its report. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from expending any funds to conduct specified activities regarding a nuclear waste site until six months after submission of such report. Directs the Secretary to consult with and provide financial and impact mitigation assistance to: (1) States; (2) local governmental units; (3) Indian tribes; and (4) special purpose taxing districts. Directs the Secretary to provide grants equal to taxes to special purpose taxing districts (in addition to impact mitigation assistance.). Authorizes the Secretary to study the feasibility of siting a monitored retrievable stor…

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