House, Senate bills introduced to repeal NRC's BRC policy. [Below Regulatory Concern]

Journal Article · Thu Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:5592091

Yates, M

This article reports on House and Senate response to the NRC's policy statement that would permit the deregulation of radioactive waste deemed below regulatory concern (BRC). Legislation has been introduced that would prevent the NRC from implementing the policy. The Environmental Protection Agency, and environmental and antinuclear activists support the legislation.

• OSTI ID: 5592091
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 126:6; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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