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
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.