S 1443 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection
A bill to provide for state veto of nuclear waste storage.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1979-06-27)
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Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Energy to notify the affected State's and Indian's authorities of any intent to investigate the potential suitability of any part of a State or Indian reservation for the storage or disposal of radioactive wastes. Directs the Secretary to assist in the creation of a Radioactive Waste Management Commission, which shall: (1) examine the proposed actions of the Secretary; and (2) work toward achieving substantial concurrence on each and any socioeconomic, institutional, technical, environmental, health, and safety issue associated with such actions. Sets forth the composition of such commission, membership to include: (1) representatives from each affected State including the Governor; (2) representatives from the appropriate Federal agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey; (3) representatives from the affected State and local governments affected by such proposed actions; and (4) representatives from public interest organizations within the affected State. Requires public notice of all meetings of the Commission. Makes all Commission proceedings and materials produced …
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