H.R. 5979 (111th): United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2010

Introduced:
Jul 29, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Fred Upton [R-MI6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on July 29, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 29, 2010
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Budget

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Full Title

To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 29, 2010.
55 pages

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7/29/2010--Introduced.
United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2010 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish the United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) implement integrated spent nuclear fuel management consistent with federal policy on a self-sustaining basis through the use of a spent nuclear fuel management enterprise that will eliminate the need for federal funding; and (2) assume responsibility for the activities, obligations, and use of resources of the federal government with respect to spent nuclear fuel management. Establishes in the Treasury the United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Fund. Directs the President to appoint a Transition Manager to transfer spent nuclear fuel management obligations, functions, personnel, and funds from the Secretary of Energy to the Corporation. Designates the Corporation the exclusive marketing agent on behalf of the United States for entering into contracts to provide spent nuclear fuel management and related products and services.

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  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57
  • 28 U.S.C. Chapter 171
  • 31 U.S.C. Chapter 15
  • 31 U.S.C. Chapter 91