Reps. Carbajal and Levin Introduce Bill to Raise Safety Standards for Spent Nuclear Fuel
February 07, 2024
February 07, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
California Representatives Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced legislation last week to raise the design standards on waste canisters for spent nuclear fuel.
The 100 Year Canister Act would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to change the minimum design lifespan for canisters from the current regulation of 40 years to 100 years.
This bill . . .
California Representatives Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced legislation last week to raise the design standards on waste canisters for spent nuclear fuel.
The 100 Year Canister Act would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to change the minimum design lifespan for canisters from the current regulation of 40 years to 100 years.
This bill . . .