118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3862Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2023

To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to prioritize the acceptance of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from certain civilian nuclear power reactors, and for other purposes.

Energy
Introduced Jun 6, 2023
Last action Jun 9, 2023
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Jun 9, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE), in determining the order for accepting high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel for disposal or storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, to prioritize the acceptance of waste or fuel from certain civilian nuclear power reactors. DOE must give the highest priority to decommissioned or decommissioning reactors located in areas (1) with large populations, (2) with high earthquake hazards, and (3) where the continued storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel poses a significant national security concern.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.