Local Consent for Nuclear Waste Storage: New Funding Rules.
This act introduces new rules for funding nuclear waste repositories. Before federal funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund can be spent on such a facility, the federal government must obtain written consent from affected state and local governments, as well as Indian tribes. This means local communities gain more influence over decisions regarding the location and funding of nuclear waste repositories in their areas.
Key points
State and local governments and Indian tribes must consent to a nuclear waste repository in their region before federal funds are spent.
The consent agreement must be in writing, signed by all parties, and binding, giving local communities a stronger negotiating position.
The act aims to increase the influence of citizens and their representatives on decisions concerning safety and the environment in their immediate vicinity.
Introduced
Citizen Poll