Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to develop and implement a plan for the restructuring of the employee work force of the Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear facilities. Outlines plan contents designed to minimize the economic impact of the restructuring upon affected employees and communities. Requires the Secretary to issue annual plan updates to specified congressional committees.
Sets forth requirements relating to contracts for environmental restoration and waste management at DOE defense nuclear facilities.
Requires the Secretary to establish and implement a program to monitor current and former DOE employees subject to significant health risks as a result of their exposure to hazardous or radioactive substances during the course of their employment. Delineates plan contents.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) notify employees exposed to certain hazardous and radioactive substances of the results of their medical examinations regarding such exposure; (2) collect information regarding such tests and examinations; (3) enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement their respective activities under this Act; and (4) implement a health insurance program to cover the reasonable expenses of health care services incurred by such employees.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Investigations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD, DOE.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.