Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2871 - Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2871 Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 7:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2871

Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a task force that must evaluate the implications of amending the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to remove exemptions from environmental laws for spent nuclear waste and high-level radioactive waste in order to enable consent-based siting of disposal and storage solutions for such waste. The task force must provide a clear explanation of what constitutes consent-based siting. In addition, the task force may provide participation grants to help environmental justice communities on issues relating to the storage and disposal of such waste.

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Current Status of Bill S 2871

Bill S 2871 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2021. Bill S 2871 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2021. Bill S 2871's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of September 28, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2871

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2871

Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021

A bill to establish a task force on the implications of amending the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to remove exemptions from environmental laws for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to allow for consent-based siting of geologic repositories.

Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021