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.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-11-07)
Plain Language Summary
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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.…
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Cosponsors (12)
8 Democrats4 Republicans