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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits expenditure from Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities unless Secretary has consent agreements with state Governor, local governments, and affected Indian tribes. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Energy.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
States potentially hosting nuclear repositories could face higher barriers, DOE Office of Nuclear Energy would take on compliance duties, and Nuclear power plant operators could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits expenditure from Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities unless Secretary has consent agreements with state Governor, local governments, and affected Indian tribes.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits expenditure from Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities unless Secretary has consent agreements with state Governor, local governments, and affected Indian tribes.
Key Policy Areas
Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill prohibits expenditure from Nuclear Waste Fund for repository activities unless Secretary has consent agreements with state Governor, local governments, and affected Indian tribes.
Policy Domains
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Identified Costs
- States potentially hosting nuclear repositories
- DOE Office of Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear power plant operators
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
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Stakeholder Effects
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States potentially hosting nuclear repositories
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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