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Interim Nuclear Waste Storage: Safety and New Regulations

This act establishes a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Its purpose is to safely manage these materials, especially from closed power plants, before a permanent disposal site is established. Citizens may experience the impact through increased safety in waste transportation and storage, and through potential financial benefits for communities that agree to host a storage facility.
Key points
An interim nuclear waste storage program will be established, managed by the Secretary of Energy.
Priority for storage will be given to waste from permanently shut down nuclear power plants and those requiring emergency removal.
Storage facility locations will be chosen based on consent from local communities, states, and Indian tribes, with potential financial support for these communities.
Collection of fees for the nuclear waste fund will be paused until a final decision on a permanent repository's construction authorization is made.
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Print number: 118_HR_10227
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10227.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An interim nuclear waste storage program will be established, managed by the Secretary of Energy.
  • Priority for storage will be given to waste from permanently shut down nuclear power plants and those requiring emergency removal.
  • Storage facility locations will be chosen based on consent from local communities, states, and Indian tribes, with potential financial support for these communities.
  • Collection of fees for the nuclear waste fund will be paused until a final decision on a permanent repository's construction authorization is made.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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