An amendment to prohibit the placement of any transuranic waste in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) facility until such time as the EPA can certify that the facility is in compliance with all regulations regarding the handling and disposal of radioactive waste.

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Amendment Number
709
Description
An amendment to prohibit the placement of any transuranic waste in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) facility until such time as the EPA can certify that the facility is in compliance with all regulations regarding the handling and disposal of radioactive waste.
Purpose
Amendment sought to prohibit the placement of any radioactive waste in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) facility until the EPA certifies that the facility is in compliance with all regulations regarding the handling and disposal of radioactive waste.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 21, 1992
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 253 (Roll no. 287).
Latest Action Time
19:27:08
Submitted Date
Jul 21, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 709 — Informed