S 101
Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
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This bill, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, aims to increase local and tribal input in the process of selecting and developing sites for nuclear waste repositories. It requires the Department of Energy to obtain written agreements with the governor of the state, affected local governments, contiguous local governments, and affected Indian tribes before using funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities. The goal is to ensure that communities impacted by potential waste storage sites have a voice in the decision-making process. This legislation strengthens the existing Nuclear Waste Policy Act by emphasizing the importance of consent and collaboration.
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