Local Consent for Nuclear Waste Repository Funding
This act requires consent from state and local governments, as well as affected Indian tribes, before funds can be spent on a nuclear waste repository. This gives local communities more say in where such facilities are built, potentially impacting their safety and environment.
Key points
Requires written consent from the State Governor, local governments, and Indian tribes for nuclear waste repository funding.
Funds for a repository cannot be spent without this consent.
The consent agreement is binding and can only be changed by mutual agreement.
Introduced
Citizen Poll