United States · Law · S
S. 2443 (96th)
West Valley Demonstration Project Act
Introduced
19 March 1980
Last action
1 October 1980 · President
Status
Public Law 96-368.
Sponsors
Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
West Valley Demonstration Project Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a high-level liquid nuclear waste management demonstration project at the Western New York Service Center in West Valley, New York, by: (1) vitrifying such wastes located at the Center or by employing the most effective technology for solidification available; (2) transporting such solidified wastes to an appropriate Federal repository for long-term burial; and (3) decontaminating and decommissioning facilities, materials, and hardware used in connection with the project. Directs the Secretary to: (1) prepare a plan for safe removal of such wastes; (2) determine the feasibility of immobilization and waste handling techniques required by the unique situation of such wastes at the Center, including initiation of engineering and cost estimates, and safety and environmental impact analyses; and (3) transfer title to such wastes to the United States upon payment by the State of New York and other appropriate persons of an appropriate fee for the care and maintenance of such wastes. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for such project. Provides that funds authorized and appropriated in subsequent fiscal years for the project shall not be used by the Secretary until the Secretary, the State of New York, and other appropriate persons enter into specified contracts and agreements concerning the conduct and costs of such project. Directs the Secretary to transmit to specified congressional committees an annual report on the activities conducted in carrying out such project. States that, except for the costs and responsibilities established by this Act for such project, nothing in this Act is to be construed as affecting any rights, obligations or liabilities of the commercial operator of the Center, the State of New York, or any person arising under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or under any other law or agreement for the operation, maintenance, or decontamination of any facility or property at the Center or for any waste at the Center. Provides that nothing in this Act is to be construed as affecting any licensing requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.
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Timeline
19 March 1980
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
19 March 1980
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment (without written rept.).
Source: Committee
15 May 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment (without written rept.).
Source: Committee
20 May 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-787.
Source: Committee
20 May 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-787.
Source: Committee
12 June 1980
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
12 June 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
15 September 1980
Passed
Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 6865.
Source: Floor
15 September 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 6865.
Source: Floor
15 September 1980
Floor
Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
Source: Floor
17 September 1980
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1980
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.
Source: NotUsed
17 September 1980
Passed
Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1980
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.
Source: NotUsed
18 September 1980
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
18 September 1980
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
19 September 1980
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
19 September 1980
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
1 October 1980
President
Public Law 96-368.
Source: President
1 October 1980
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
1 October 1980
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
6 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 2 October 1980
Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 17 September 1980
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 15 September 1980
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 12 June 1980
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 20 May 1980
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 19 March 1980
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Sponsors
- Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] · R · Cosponsor
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