S 594 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to provide for a formal process of State participation and concurrence regarding the management and storage of radioactive materials.

Introduced 1979-03-08· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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.(1979-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to notify the Governor and other State officials, or the Tribal Council of any affected Indian tribe, of its intent to explore a site for a radioactive waste storage and disposal facility to be selected within such State or tribal lands. Directs the Chairman to establish a Federal and State Radioactive Materials Management Commission upon the request of such Governor or Tribal Council, to allow for State or Tribal participation and to obtain concurrence with the Department of Energy regarding site selection and construction of such facilities. Prohibits any Federal agency from proceeding with any such project without resolution of any objections of a State or Tribal Council.…

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

Cosponsors (11)

9 Democrats2 Republicans