Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Energy, through the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, to begin a study within 90 days on recycling spent nuclear fuel into usable fuel for reactors and other uses, such as medical and space applications. The study would compare the benefits, costs, and risks of recycling with the current practice of storing used fuel, look at where and how large recycling facilities could be, identify communities affected by current storage, and review gaps in federal definitions and rules for radioactive waste. Within one year, the Secretary would send a public report of no more than 120 pages to several congressional committees, including policy recommendations.

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Sponsors

• Tim Moore Republican sponsor
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