Nuclear Waste Independent Review Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 13, 1995)
Nuclear Waste Independent Review Act - Directs the President to establish the Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission, independent of the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies, to review, and report to the Congress on, U.S. nuclear waste policy, including issues related to: (1) the storage and disposal of high-level, transuranic, and low-level radioactive wastes; and (2) funding through the Nuclear Waste Fund.
Prohibits the issuance of any license for a facility for the storage or disposal of radioactive waste until the Commission submits its report.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedMar 13, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 13, 1995
- Mar 13, 1995IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 13, 1995IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate