Local Consent for Nuclear Waste Repository Funding
This act requires consent from state, local, and tribal governments before federal funds can be spent on a nuclear waste repository. This means communities potentially affected by such a site will have a decisive say, increasing their influence over local safety and environmental matters.
Key points
State, local, and tribal governments must give written consent for nuclear waste repository projects.
Federal funds cannot be used for these projects without such consent.
Agreements for repositories will be binding and can only be amended by mutual consent.
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