H.R.3053 - Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017

United States House Of Representatives (2017-06-26) Rep John Shimkus

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Bill Summary

This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository.

The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions for the repository, and limiting activities relating to developing a separate defense waste repository used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel derived from the atomic energy defense activities of DOE.

DOE may enter into agreements to provide benefits to state, local, and Tribal governments that might host or be affected by facilities related to storing nuclear waste.

The bill revises the method by which DOE funds its nuclear waste management activities though the collection and usage of the Nuclear Waste Fund.

• Shimkus Bill HR-3053 Analysis (R Lutz).pdf: Review of Shimkus Bill (HR 3053) by Ray Lutz

Letters from public (all opposing)

• COPS position on HR-3053 (OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED)
• Community Position on HR-3053
• Surfrider position on HR3053