TN·Bill·110th Regular Session (2017-2018)
SB 1489
Nuclear Materials, Transportation and Safety - As introduced, exempts information concerning low-level radioactive waste from the general requirement that records of the department of environment and conservation concerning radioactive materials be classified and not open for public inspection. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 11, Chapter 1 and Title 68, Chapter 202.
Introduced 2018-01-10Last action 2018-01-30 — Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 2/13/2018
Sponsor
Hicks
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 110th Regular Session (2017-2018) ended on 2018-04-25. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's public records law to increase transparency regarding low-level radioactive waste by exempting information about such waste from the state's general confidentiality requirements for radioactive materials records held by the Department of Environment and Conservation. Currently, records concerning radioactive materials regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are classified and not open for public inspection, but this bill creates an exception specifically for low-level radioactive waste information, making it publicly accessible unless federal law or regulation requires it to remain confidential. The bill defines low-level radioactive waste as radioactive waste that is not classified as high-level waste, transuranic waste, spent nuclear fuel, or certain byproduct materials, and would take effect immediately upon passage.
Note
Historical import. Session: 110
Full Bill Text
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SB1489.pdf