S 839 · 100th Congress · Energy
Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments Act of 1987
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-230, pt. 3.(1987-05-07)
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Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to add a new "Title IV - Incentive Agreements." Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into an incentive agreement with a State or affected Indian tribe concerning a repository or monitored retrievable storage facility for the acceptance of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel. Directs the Secretary to seek to enter into negotiations for an incentive agreement with: (1) the Governor of the State containing a site selected for characterization as a candidate site for a first repository; or (2) any affected Indian tribe relating to a monitored retrievable storage facility. Authorizes such States or Indian tribes to seek to enter into an incentive agreement with the Secretary upon a demonstration that such an entity has a site suitable for: (1) characterization for a repository; or (2) the construction of a monitored retrievable storage facility. Details a benefits schedule of payments to a State or Indian tribe signatory to such an incentive agreement to defray potential expenses. Outlines the provisions of such incentive agreements. Directs the Secretary to make payments …
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