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HR 1695 99th Congress House

Nuclear Waste Transportation Safety Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to establish certain restrictions on the transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.

Introduced: May 8, 1985 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Environmental ProtectionLiability for nuclear damagesNuclear energyNuclear security measures
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Public safetyRadiation safetyRadioactive wastesTransportation and TravelTransportation of hazardous substances
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Apr 8, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Apr 8, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, NTSB, OMB.
Mar 28, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Mar 25, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Mar 25, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Mar 25, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 25, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 23, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Nuclear Waste Transportation Safety Act of 1985 - Prohibits the transportation of any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from the site at which it is located or generated to any site other than a repository or test and evaluation facility.

Exempts from such restrictions high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel that is to be transported by or under contract with the Department of Energy if the Secretary of Energy certifies: (1) compelling reasons of public health, safety, or national security require immediate removal of the waste or spent fuel to another site; (2) receipt of written approval of the appropriate official of each State through which, and the governing body of each Indian tribe through whose reservation, the waste or spent fuel is to be transported; and (3) adequate financial protection or indemnification to cover any public liability arising out of such transportation.

Exempts from such restrictions waste or spent fuel to be transported by any person or governmental entity not under contract with the Department of Energy if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission certifies that such conditions are met.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 8, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1695: Nuclear Waste Transportation Safety Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1695/
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