Reestablishes the Environmental Evaluation Group (EEG) as an independent scientific review group for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico, to be exclusively administered through the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Sets forth EEG membership and administrative parameters.
Declares that the EEG shall be the primary responsible party for evaluating technical information on WIPP on behalf of the State of New Mexico. Provides that the EEG shall disseminate its findings and analyses through professional publications and that no approvals from outside sources will be required prior to publication.
Directs the EEG to evaluate the scientific and technical status of the WIPP project in an objective manner in order to protect the health and environmental interests of New Mexico residents. Declares that the EEG shall be funded for a minimum of five years by the Department of Energy.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
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