HR 2524 · 99th Congress · Energy

Federal Nuclear Waste Disposal Liability Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-05-15· Sponsored by Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1986-07-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Nuclear Waste Disposal Liability Act of 1985 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to enter into indemnification agreements with contractors implementing contractual activities under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (the Act). Requires the Secretary to indemnify persons against claims for public liability for nuclear incidents arising out of contractual activities under the Act (including the storage, disposal, and related transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel). Requires the Secretary to make indemnification payments from the Nuclear Waste Fund. Limits the aggregate amount of such payments in connection with each nuclear incident to $5,000,000,000.…

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Cosponsors (12)

4 Democrats8 Republicans