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Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 404
Bill 118 s 404, also known as the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that communities have a say in the decision-making process regarding the storage and disposal of nuclear waste.
Under this bill, before any nuclear waste can be stored or disposed of in a particular community, the residents of that community must give their informed consent. This means that they must be fully informed about the potential risks and benefits of storing nuclear waste in their area, and they must have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns.
The bill also requires that the Department of Energy conduct a thorough analysis of the potential environmental and health impacts of storing nuclear waste in a particular location. This analysis must be made available to the public, and the community must be given the opportunity to review and comment on it before any decisions are made. Overall, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act aims to ensure that communities are fully informed and have a say in the decision-making process when it comes to the storage and disposal of nuclear waste. It seeks to promote transparency and accountability in this important issue, and to protect the health and well-being of communities across the country.
Under this bill, before any nuclear waste can be stored or disposed of in a particular community, the residents of that community must give their informed consent. This means that they must be fully informed about the potential risks and benefits of storing nuclear waste in their area, and they must have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns.
The bill also requires that the Department of Energy conduct a thorough analysis of the potential environmental and health impacts of storing nuclear waste in a particular location. This analysis must be made available to the public, and the community must be given the opportunity to review and comment on it before any decisions are made. Overall, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act aims to ensure that communities are fully informed and have a say in the decision-making process when it comes to the storage and disposal of nuclear waste. It seeks to promote transparency and accountability in this important issue, and to protect the health and well-being of communities across the country.
Congressional Summary of S 404
Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from using the Nuclear Waste Fund for planning, constructing, or operating a repository of nuclear waste unless DOE has obtained consent from the state in which the repository is located, affected local governments, and Indian tribes.
Current Status of Bill S 404
Bill S 404 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill S 404 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 14, 2023. Bill S 404's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 404
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 404
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 404
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