An amendment requiring DOE to consult with affected states and Indian tribes and to select routes for shipping transuranic waste to the WIPP facility that will minimize radioactive hazards. The amendment also requires the Energy Department to report to Congress on these routes.

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Amendment Number
712
Description
An amendment requiring DOE to consult with affected states and Indian tribes and to select routes for shipping transuranic waste to the WIPP facility that will minimize radioactive hazards. The amendment also requires the Energy Department to report to Congress on these routes.
Purpose
Amendment requires DOE to consult with affected States and Indian tribes and to select routes for shipping radioactive waste to the WIPP facility that will minimize radioactive hazards.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 21, 1992
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Owens (UT) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
19:34:50
Submitted Date
Jul 21, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 712 — Informed