Nuclear Weapons Health and Safety Enforcement Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) to establish standards for occupational health and safety, public and environmental safety, and for location, design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear facilities.
Requires the Board to establish licensing standards for new or substantially modified DOE defense nuclear facilities. Prohibits such facilities from commencing operations without such a license. Grants the Board investigatory and oversight powers over the transportation of nuclear materials between facilities. Requires the Board to maintain an onsite staff for investigation, review, and compliance at each DOE defense nuclear facility.
Requires the Secretary of Energy to notify the Board and the Congress immediately of any abnormal occurrence at a DOE defense nuclear facility that may result in an unplanned release of radioactive or hazardous materials.
Authorizes the Board to issue administrative orders and bring suit in Federal court to compel compliance with its standards (including compliance with State and Federal standards).
Authorizes the President, in the interests of national security, to issue the orders the overriding either court orders or administrative orders of the Board.
Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations under this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Executive Comment Requested from DOE.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOE.
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