Interim Waste Act - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) accept spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste beginning not later than January 31, 1998; and (2) design, construct, and operate interim storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel.
Mandates: (1) licensure of interim storage facilities by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; (2) commencement of operations by January 31, 1998; and (3) location of the facilities at the Savannah River Nuclear site and the Hanford Nuclear site.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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