HR 466
Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, requires the Department of Energy to obtain written consent from several groups before using funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund for the development of a nuclear waste repository. Specifically, the Secretary must agree with the state governor, local governments, contiguous local governments, and affected Indian tribes. The goal is to ensure that communities impacted by the proposed repository have a voice in the decision-making process. This legislation aims to increase transparency and local control over the handling of nuclear waste.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Energy cannot use the Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities without specific agreements.
- Agreements must be signed by the state governor, affected local governments, contiguous local governments, and affected Indian tribes.
- Agreements must be in writing and binding on all parties.
- Agreements cannot be amended or revoked without mutual consent.
- The bill defines key terms related to nuclear waste management.
Who is affected
- Department of Energy
- State governments
- Local governments
- Indian tribes
- Communities near proposed nuclear waste repositories
Notable changes
- Requires explicit consent from multiple stakeholders before funding repository development.
- Expands the list of parties requiring consent beyond previous requirements.
- Mandates written and binding agreements for repository development.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 466
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to obtain the consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
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In this Act, the terms affected Indian tribe, affected unit of local government, high-level radioactive waste, repository, Secretary, spent nuclear fuel, and unit of general local government have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101).
The Secretary may not make an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund established under section 302(c) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(c)) for the costs of the activities described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 302(d) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 10222(d)) unless the Secretary has entered into an agreement for a repository with—
the Governor of the State in which the repository is proposed to be located;
each affected unit of local government;
any unit of general local government contiguous to the affected unit of local government if spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste will be transported through that unit of general local government for disposal at the repository; and
each affected Indian tribe.
Any agreement for a repository under this Act—
shall be in writing and signed by all parties;
shall be binding on the parties; and
shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties.