To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project.
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends section 3(a) of the West Valley Demonstration Project Act. The current authorization language provides $75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2026. The bill replaces that with $150 million for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2037. The West Valley project is the federal-state nuclear waste cleanup demonstration project in western New York, so the practical effect is to extend the authorization window by eleven fiscal years and double the annual authorization level for cleanup work.
Who Benefits and How
The West Valley Demonstration Project benefits because the authorization for cleanup work continues through fiscal year 2037. Nearby western New York communities benefit if the higher authorization supports continued radioactive-waste cleanup and site stabilization. Department of Energy cleanup contractors benefit from a longer and larger authorization stream for project work. New York State environmental and public-health agencies benefit from continued federal participation in the cleanup.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers bear the cost of a $150 million annual authorization for fiscal years 2027 through 2037. Department of Energy cleanup managers must plan and oversee the extended project authorization. Federal appropriators must account for a larger authorized amount than the prior $75 million annual level. Project oversight staff must track performance and spending over an eleven-year reauthorization period.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $150 million for each fiscal year 2027 through 2037 for the West Valley Demonstration Project.
- Extends the project authorization beyond the prior fiscal years 2020 through 2026 window.
- Replaces the prior $75 million annual authorization with a doubled annual authorization level.
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes the West Valley Demonstration Project by replacing the prior $75 million annual authorization for fiscal years 2020 through 2026 with $150 million for each fiscal year 2027 through 2037.
Key Policy Areas
Nuclear Cleanup, Energy, New York
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes the West Valley Demonstration Project by replacing the prior $75 million annual authorization for fiscal years 2020 through 2026 with $150 million for each fiscal year 2027 through 2037.
Policy Domains
Substantive provisions
Identified Gains
- West Valley Demonstration Project
- Western New York communities near the site
- Department of Energy cleanup contractors
- New York environmental agencies
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
- Department of Energy cleanup managers
- Federal appropriators
- Project oversight staff
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Langworthy introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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