IL·Bill·95th Regular Session
HB 516
EPA-NUCLEAR POWER RELEASE
Introduced 2007-01-31Last action 2007-01-31
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Careen M Gordon
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Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that within 24 hours after an unpermitted release of a contaminant (now radionuclide) from a nuclear power plant, the owner or operator of the nuclear power plant where the release occurred shall report the release to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Removes a provision allowing self-inspection by the owner or operator of the nuclear power plant in lieu of the inspections required by this Section. Makes corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
Note
Historical import. Session: 95th
Full Bill Text
https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/95/HB/PDF/09500HB0516.pdf