S 2208 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act

Introduced 2007-10-19· Sponsored by Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2007-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act - Deems the resumption of underground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site or the use of any other location for such testing to be a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment for which a separate environmental impact statement is required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Outlines information required to be included in such statement, including: (1) the possibility of radiation containment failure and the effects of such failure; (2) possible long-term effects on the water table from underground radiation leakage; and (3) information with respect to categories of weapons subject to testing. Prohibits the United States from resuming any such testing unless authorized by a law enacted after the enactment of this Act. Requires: (1) advance (seven days) public notice of each test; (2) prompt notice of each release of radiation resulting from a test; and (3) a study by the National Academy of Sciences on the safety and health of citizens in the vicinity of the Site. Establishes a Nevada Test Site Citizens Review Board to address environmental, health, and safety issues rel…

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1 Republican