Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 776 that increases restrictions on the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.

Highlights:

- Removes class C and above radioactive wastes from state responsibility under the low-level waste disposal program. - Requires low-level waste disposal facilities to be located in areas of low population density that have limited potential for future population growth, and requires that facilities be at least 5 kilometers away from urban residential property limits and facilities serving children.

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text