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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 7, 2018
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2018
This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensee to submit to the NRC a post-shutdown decommissioning activities report (PSDAR) regarding the shutdown of a nuclear facility. Prior to submitting a PSDAR, a licensee must consult with affected states and localities.
In the state where the nuclear facility is located, the NRC is required to: (1) solicit public comments on a proposed PSDAR; (2) conduct at least two public hearings; and (3) invite the state to file a statement of support, nonsupport, or conditional support for the proposed PSDAR with specific recommendations that could lead to support.
The NRC must determine the adequacy or inadequacy of a proposed PSDAR and issue a decision document accordingly.
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Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] · D–VT
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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