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H.R. 882 (95th)

Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act

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Introduced

4 January 1977

Last action

4 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6], Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2]

Subjects

Nuclear energy, Energy

Source updated

2 September 2025

Nuclear energy · Energy

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Summary

Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease the granting of licenses or construction authorizations for nuclear fission powerplants pending the outcome of a comprehensive study by the Office of Technology Assessment. Continues such termination until Congress determines that safety and environmental hazards have been adequately studied and that nuclear fission plants are acceptable in comparison to other energy sources. Authorizes a resumption of licensing under limited conditions which shall be specified by Congress. Requires a five-year independent study of the nuclear fuel cycle by the Office of Technology Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information necessary for conducting such study. Directs all government agencies to cooperate fully with the Office. Requires the preparation of a final report with recommendations at the end of five years and annual progress reports. Requires the following specific issues to be considered in the final report: (1) safety and environmental hazards, including an analysis of reported malfunctions; (2) genetic effects of low level radiation; (3) economic implications of a long-term nature; (4) proliferation dangers; (5) economical and technical capabilities of utilities; and (6) licensing procedures of past regulatory agencies. Stipulates that existing nuclear fission powerplants shall operate at less than licensed core power level and be annually derated should Congress fail to determine that the licensing of fission plants may continue after conclusion of the study. Authorizes the appropriation of $15,000,000 per year for each of the five fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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