S 839 · 100th Congress · Energy

Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-03-25· Sponsored by Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]· 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: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-230, pt. 3.(1987-05-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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4 Republicans