H.R. 2282 would prohibit the use of Global Nuclear Energy Partnership funds for certain nuclear waste storage.
Detailed Summary
Nuclear Waste Storage Prohibition Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from using any funds made available for the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership initiative for the transfer or storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste to any site that is not a site where facilities for reprocessing of that fuel or waste have been constructed or are under construction.
Prohibits spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste from being retained for long-term storage at such a site where facilities for reprocessing of fuel or waste have been constructed or are under construction.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/10/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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