HR 4752 · 101th Congress · Energy

To amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit the siting of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities in areas with more than 18 inches annual rainfall, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.(1990-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit: (1) the siting of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility in an area whose average annual rainfall exceeds 18 inches per year; and (2) the shallow land burial of low-level radioactive waste at any disposal site. Removes class C low-level radioactive waste disposal responsibility from the States and leaves it with the Federal Government. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to reimburse certain compact-member States for losses incurred as a result of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Absolves such States from financial or legal liability for failure to comply with the requirements of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act as a result of compliance with this Act. Exempts existing low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities from the requirements of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican