S 2871
Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021 establishes a task force within the Environmental Protection Agency to examine how to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Specifically, it aims to remove exemptions for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, paving the way for ‘consent-based siting’ – a process where communities agree to the location of waste disposal facilities. The task force will also explore potential legislative and regulatory changes and may provide grants to communities impacted by nuclear waste storage and disposal.
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