S 701 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

Radioactive Waste Management Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-21· Sponsored by Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]· 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.(1979-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Radioactive Waste Management Act of 1979 - Requires the Secretary of Energy, before investigating any site for construction of a radioactive waste storage facility, to notify each chamber of the concerned State legislature and publish notice of such investigation in the Federal Register. Requires notice to State legislatures of decisions and contracts for the construction of such facilities. Allows a 120-day period for disapproval of construction by the affected State's legislature or by statewide referendum.…

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