Nuclear Waste Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980

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Nuclear Waste Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for the disposal of nuclear wastes. Requires the Secretary to identify four regional repository sites in the continental United States, at least one of which shall be located in each of the eastern, central, and western regions of the United States. Directs that emphasis be given to federally owned sites. Directs the Secretary to design, construct, and operate four technology-demonstration repository facilities at the sites selected. Requires that all four repositories be in operation by the end of fiscal year 1990, with the first having been placed in operation by the end of fiscal year 1986. Sets forth certain design requirements for such sites and for disposal methods. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study and report to Congress on advanced techniques for disposal of low-level radioactive wastes.

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• Reported to House amended, Part III

  summary · EN · 3 September 1980

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 27 August 1980

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 2 July 1980

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 May 1980

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