HR 5809 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize States to enter into agreements or compacts with other States for the establishment of regional disposal sites for low-level radioactive waste, to establish certain rules respecting the ownership of low-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-11-07· Sponsored by Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-11-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes States to enter into agreements or compacts with other States for the establishment of a system of regional disposal sites to be used for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste generated within such region. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue rules concerning the ownership of low-level radioactive waste.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (12)

8 Democrats4 Republicans