S 1008 · 95th Congress · Energy

A bill to amend section 107 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5817) to delegate power to State legislatures to veto Energy Research and Development Administration site selection for radioactive waste storage.

Introduced 1977-03-15· Sponsored by Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]· 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: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1977-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to require that the Energy Research and Development Administration notify the appropriate State legislature of plans for radioactive waste storage facilities. Stipulates that such facilities shall be constructed in States where the legislature by concurrent resolution states that the proposed site shall not be used for such purpose.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats