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HR 2967 100th Congress House

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to establish a Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission, an Office of the Nuclear Waste Negotiator, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 28, 1987 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 22, 1987
For Further Action See H.R.3545.
Nov 5, 1987
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-425 (Part I).
Oct 28, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 28, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 20, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Oct 20, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 8, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 12, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Jul 27, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jul 15, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jul 15, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 15, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 22, 1987

For Further Action See H.R.3545.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987 - Title I: The Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission - Establishes in the legislative branch the Nuclear Waste Policy Review Commission to advise the Congress regarding the safe disposition of radioactive waste after a review and evaluation of the current status of radioactive waste disposal. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress within 12 months after enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission within 30 days after submission of its report. Authorizes appropriations.

Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from expending any funds to conduct specified activities regarding nuclear waste sites (including any environmental assessment preparation) until six months after submission of such report.

Title II: The Office of the Nuclear Waste Negotiator - Establishes within the Executive Office of the President the Office of the Nuclear Waste Negotiator, headed by the Nuclear Waste Negotiator who shall be appointed by, and hold office at the pleasure of, the President (with the advice and consent of the Senate). Requires the Negotiator to find a State or Indian tribe willing to host a repository. Requires the Negotiator to consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission when reviewing a repository site recommendation.

Requires the Secretaries of Defense, of Energy, and of the Interior to recommend to the Negotiator repository sites on Federal lands within 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Declares that the issuance of a repository construction authorization shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (thus requiring the Secretary of Energy to prepare a final environmental impact statement).

Sets forth alternative termination dates for the Office. Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2888 Related bill Nuclear Waste Policy Commission Act of 1987
  • HR 3545 Related bill Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 28, 1987
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