A bill to provide that a certain amount of funds shall be available to the Secretary of Energy each fiscal year for the cleanup of hazardous or radioactive waste from atomic energy defense activities and to require the Secretary of Energy to develop within one year a comprehensive plan for the cleanup of such waste.

Summary

Makes funds available to the Secretary of Energy, according to a specified formula, for the cleanup of hazardous or radioactive waste from atomic energy defense activities. Directs the Secretary of Defense to transfer to the Secretary of Energy the amount calculated according to such formula. Precludes the use of such funds for repository costs resulting from permanent disposal of high-level radioactive waste from atomic energy defense activities. Makes such funds available for FY 1988 through 1992. Requires the Secretary of Energy, in conjunction with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to: (1) develop a comprehensive plan, including a timetable and estimated costs, for the cleanup of hazardous or radioactive waste from atomic energy defense activities; and (2) submit such plan to specified congressional committees.

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Timeline

1. 25 June 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 June 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 June 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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