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H.R. 2762 (96th)

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

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Introduced

8 March 1979

Last action

8 March 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Vanik, Charles A. [D-OH-22], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Cavanaugh, John J. [D-NE-2], Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Jeffries, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Subjects

Environment

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7 February 2024

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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