To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to reaffirm the obligation of the Secretary of Energy to provide for the safe disposal of spent nuclear fuel beginning not later than January 31, 1998, and for other purposes.
Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal Assurance Act - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to declare that the obligation of the Secretary of Energy to accept high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel as of January 31, 1998, is absolute and is not dependent upon either commencement of repository operations or a monitored retrievable storage facility. Prohibits such obligation from being voided or delayed for any reason.
Repeals: (1) the prohibition against selection of a monitored retrievable storage site until the Secretary has submitted recommendations for a spent nuclear fuel repository site; and (2) the licensing conditions for a monitored retrievable storage facility.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1626)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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