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S.1008: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 28, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2007
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Bill Summary
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) develop an independent safety assessment procedure for nuclear facilities; and (2) create a team to inspect the design, construction, maintenance, and operational safety performance of a facility. Declares that a final NRC decision on whether to extend an operating license, approve an extended power uprate, or continue to operate a facility shall not...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| March 28, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |