An amendment to strike out section 141 of H.R. 7187 as reported and insert new language. The new section provides for monitored retrievable storage by requiring a study to be completed within five years by the Secretary to be submitted to Congress which proposes construction of one or more monitored retrievable storage facilities for high level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The plants are to accommodate civilian waste. The plan is to provide for funding of the construction and maintenance of the facilities by the generators and owners of the waste. The new language requires complete environmental impact statements.

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Amendment Number
896
Description
An amendment to strike out section 141 of H.R. 7187 as reported and insert new language. The new section provides for monitored retrievable storage by requiring a study to be completed within five years by the Secretary to be submitted to Congress which proposes construction of one or more monitored retrievable storage facilities for high level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The plants are to accommodate civilian waste. The plan is to provide for funding of the construction and maintenance of the facilities by the generators and owners of the waste. The new language requires complete environmental impact statements.
Purpose
An amendment to strike out section 141 of H.R. 7187 as reported and insert new language. The new section provides for monitored retrievable storage by requiring a study to be completed within five years by the Secretary to be submitted to Congress which proposes construction of one or more monitored retrievable storage facilities for high level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The plants are to accommodate civilian waste. The plan is to provide for funding of the construction and maintenance of the facilities by the generators and owners of the waste. The new language requires complete environmental impact statements.
Congress
97
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Nov 29, 1982
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Nov 29, 1982
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 896 — Informed