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100 Year Canister Life Act

USA118th CongressHR-7172| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2024
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
100 Year Canister Life Act This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue regulations that require casks used in dry storage systems for spent nuclear fuel (i.e., nuclear waste) to be capable of operating safely for at least 100 years. Specifically, the regulations must prohibit the NRC from issuing or renewing any certificate of compliance or license for a dry storage cask for spent nuclear fuel without a finding that the cask can safely operate with spent nuclear fuel for a period of at least 100 years. Under current NRC regulations, a cask must be designed to operate safely for the term proposed in the license, which may not exceed 40 years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9267
100 Year Canister Life Act
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9267
    100 Year Canister Life Act


  • January 31, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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100 Year Canister Life Act

USA118th CongressHR-7172| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2024
100 Year Canister Life Act This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue regulations that require casks used in dry storage systems for spent nuclear fuel (i.e., nuclear waste) to be capable of operating safely for at least 100 years. Specifically, the regulations must prohibit the NRC from issuing or renewing any certificate of compliance or license for a dry storage cask for spent nuclear fuel without a finding that the cask can safely operate with spent nuclear fuel for a period of at least 100 years. Under current NRC regulations, a cask must be designed to operate safely for the term proposed in the license, which may not exceed 40 years.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9267
100 Year Canister Life Act
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9267
    100 Year Canister Life Act


  • January 31, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted