Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments of 1987
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 3, 1987)
Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to remove the statutory requirements and deadlines for second and subsequent nuclear waste repositories (thus eliminating Department of Energy authority to site such repositories).
Removes the volume limitations placed upon first repositories.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to revise the repository mission plan to reflect the provisions of this Act and to submit such revisions within six months after enactment of this Act.
Prohibits the Secretary from expending funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund for any activity relating to a second or subsequent repository.
What just happenedMar 3, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 3, 1987IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 3, 1987IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate