A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities.
Latest action · Mar 28, 2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4055)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 28, 2007
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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 be made until: (1) the NRC has completed the independent safety assessment of the facility; and (2) the licensee has fully accepted and implemented each NRC-approved finding and recommendation of the assessment report.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 4, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VT | Patrick J. Leahy | Oct 4, 2007 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 28, 2007Introduced in Senate
- Mar 28, 2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4055)
- Mar 28, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4054-4055)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3491 | To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities. | Identical bill | Sep 6, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 28, 2007Introduced in Senate
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