Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987

Summary

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987 - Title I: The Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission - Establishes in the legislative branch the Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission to advise the Congress regarding the safe disposition of radioactive waste after a review and evaluation of the current status of radioactive waste disposal. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress within 12 months after enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission within 30 days after submission of its report. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from expending any funds to conduct specified activities regarding nuclear waste sites (including any environmental assessment preparation) until six months after submission of such report. Title II: The Office of the Nuclear Waste Negotiator - Establishes within the Executive Office of the President the Office of the Nuclear Waste Negotiator, headed by the Nuclear Waste Negotiator who shall be appointed by, and hold office at the pleasure of, the President (with the advice and consent of the Senate). Requires the Negotiator to find a State or Indian tribe willing to host a repository. Requires the Negotiator to consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission when reviewing a repository site recommendation. Requires the Secretaries of Defense, of Energy, and of the Interior to recommend to the Negotiator repository sites on Federal lands within 180 days after the enactment of this Act. Declares that the issuance of a repository construction authorization shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (thus requiring the Secretary of Energy to prepare a final environmental impact statement). Sets forth alternative termination dates for the Office. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 5 November 1987

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 July 1987

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