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S.3469: Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2012 - Establishes as an independent agency in the executive branch: (1) the Nuclear Waste Administration (NWA) to provide for the permanent disposal of nuclear waste, including the siting, construction, and operation of additional repositories, a test and evaluation facility, and additional storage facilities; and (2) the Nuclear Waste Oversight Board. Transfers to the NWA Administrator specified functions...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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Aug. 1, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |