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This page provides information on legislation that has been introduced and falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

S.2871 - 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.

September 28, 2021

Bill ID
S. 2871
Long Title
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.
Sponsor
Senator Markey
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