Local Consent for Nuclear Waste Repositories
This act requires the consent of state, local, and tribal governments before public funds can be spent on nuclear waste repositories. This means that communities potentially affected by a repository will have a decisive say, increasing their influence over local safety and environmental issues.
Key points
State, local, and affected Indian tribal governments must provide written consent for nuclear waste repository projects.
Public funds cannot be spent on such projects without this consent.
Consent agreements are binding and can only be amended by mutual agreement of all parties.
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