Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

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Introduced

11 April 2002

Last action

23 July 2002 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-200.

Summary

Approves the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

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Timeline

11 April 2002
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
11 April 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 April 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 April 2002
Vote
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 2.
Source: Committee
23 April 2002
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
23 April 2002
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Source: Committee
25 April 2002
Vote
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 6.
Source: Committee
25 April 2002
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
1 May 2002
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Source: Calendars
1 May 2002
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-425.
Source: Committee
1 May 2002
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-425.
Source: Committee
8 May 2002
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 117 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2180)
Source: Floor
8 May 2002
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 117 (Roll no. 133).(text: CR H2180)
Source: Floor
8 May 2002
Floor
The previous question was ordered.
Source: Floor
8 May 2002
Floor
DEBATE - The Chair announced that, in the point of order raised by Mr. Gibbons, he had met the threshhold required pursuant to section 426(b)(2) of the Budget Act and pursuant to 426(b)(4) of the Act, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, equally divided and controlled. Following debate and pursuant to section 426(b)(3) of the Act, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution.
Source: Floor
8 May 2002
Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2180-2205)
Source: Floor
8 May 2002
Vote
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 105 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2180)
Source: Floor
8 May 2002
Floor
Mr. Tauzin moved to consider the resolution pursuant to section 115(e)(4) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.
Source: Floor
9 May 2002
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10135(d)(5)(A), Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
Source: Calendars
9 July 2002
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.Res. 34 without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
9 July 2002
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6490)
Source: Floor
10 July 2002
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
12 July 2002
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
12 July 2002
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
23 July 2002
Became law
Became Public Law No: 107-200.
Source: President
23 July 2002
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
23 July 2002
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

Votes

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Versions

Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
Public Law · 23 July 2002 · Official file
Placed on Calendar Senate · 9 May 2002 · Official file
Engrossed in House · 8 May 2002 · Official file
Reported in House · 1 May 2002 · Official file
Introduced in House · 11 April 2002 · Official file

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Enrolled Bill (text)

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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 23 July 2002
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 23 July 2002
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 9 May 2002
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 9 May 2002
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 8 May 2002
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 8 May 2002
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 1 May 2002
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Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 1 May 2002
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Reported to House without amendment
summary · EN · 1 May 2002
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 11 April 2002
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Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 11 April 2002
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 11 April 2002
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