Safe Storage of Radiological Materials Act of 2005
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 9, 2005)
Safe Storage of Radiological Materials Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress: (1) an official notification of the final designation of an entity within the Department of Energy to have the responsibility of completing activities needed to provide a facility for safely disposing of all greater-than-Class C low-level radioactive waste; (2) a cost-estimate and a proposed schedule to complete an environmental impact statement and record of decision for a permanent disposal for greater-than-Class C radioactive waste; and (3) a plan to ensure the continued recovery and storage of greater-than-Class C low-level radioactive sealed sources that pose a security threat until a permanent disposal facility is available.
What just happenedMay 9, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4649)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2005
- May 9, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4649)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 9, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4648-4649)
- May 9, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate