Low-Level Radioactive Waste Act of 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1515)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 13, 2003

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Act of 2003 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to designate an entity within the Department of Energy to have the responsibility of completing activities needed to develop a facility for safely disposing of all greater-than-Class C low-level radioactive waste.

Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress: (1) an update of a specified report on radioactive waste; (2) a report containing an estimate of the cost and schedule to complete an environmental impact statement and record of decision for a permanent disposal facility for greater-than-Class C radioactive waste; and (3) a plan to ensure continued recovery and storage of greater-than-Class C low-level radioactive waste until a permanent disposal facility is available.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Feb 24, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1515)
May 13, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6082)
May 13, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6081-6082)
May 13, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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