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Nuclear Waste Prioritization: Safety and Reactor Decommissioning

New rules change the order of nuclear waste removal from power plants. Priority will be given to decommissioned reactors, those in densely populated or earthquake-prone areas, and those posing national security risks. This aims to enhance public and environmental safety.
Key points
Waste from decommissioned nuclear power plants will be removed first, accelerating their dismantling.
Areas with large populations or high earthquake risk will be prioritized for waste removal, increasing local safety.
Locations posing a national security threat will also receive priority in the nuclear waste removal process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1012
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2025-02-05