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Title: H. R. 47552: A Bill to amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit the siting of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities in areas with more than 18 inches annual rainfall, and for other purposes. Introduced in the House of Representatives, One Hundredth First Congress, Second Session, May 8, 1990

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Average annual rainfall shall be calculated from data of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration for the 30-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this act. Disposal of low-level radioactive wastes is also prohibited at all sites within the upper 30 meters of the earth's surface. Any state compacts that incur financial losses as a result of the requirements of this amendment may apply to the Secretary of Energy for reimbursement of such losses. There is an exemption for existing radioactive waste facilities.

OSTI ID:
5962756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English