Nuclear Waste Regulation Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Waste Regulation Act of 1979 - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to grant licensing and related regulatory authority to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as to facilities of the Department of Energy for the storage and disposal of low or high level radioactive wastes, including decommissioned facilities and such materials generated by activities abroad or by research and development or defense program activities. Sets forth criteria for issuing licenses for such facilities. Requires the Secretary of Energy to file a report on each such facility seeking licensing as to environmental and safety data, and to submit to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans for the implementation of safety and environmental requirements, including a specific schedule of compliance. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Commission a report setting forth plans for the management and disposal of nuclear waste generated at Department of Energy facilities. Requires license applicants to identify alternative sites for any nuclear waste storage or disposal facility, providing such data as the Commission deems sufficient for each such site, and authorizes the Commission to waive or modify …