H.Res. 402 · 111th Congress
Condemning the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship from France to Japan through international waters which endangers the marine environment and increases possible risks for destruction and likely attacks of such shipments by international pirates and terrorists.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Eni Faleomavaega
- Introduced
- 2009-05-05
- Latest action
- 2009-05-07 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Condemns the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) materials by ship in international waters.
Encourages the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations to prohibit the shipment or transfer of any nuclear waste material through international waters.
Requests that countries using nuclear power plants for producing electricity and related community needs should store and reprocess the nuclear waste within their own territorial boundaries.