Barton plans to write nuclear waste bill

[NVMojo]

We need to keep on eye on the Energy Policy and Bush's wetdream of nuclear energy plants ...


WASHINGTON -- A House committee chairman plans to begin writing a nuclear waste bill this fall that would remove barriers holding up Yucca Mountain, according to state officials and industry lobbyists.

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, intends to revive legislation that would grant the Department of Energy greater access to construction funds for the nuclear waste repository, according to lobbyists who met with him recently.

Barton, the influential chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, told reporters this week he is weighing other initiatives to expedite the stalled program and make changes in the nation's nuclear waste policy.

He has said he would turn to nuclear waste after Congress completes action on a major energy policy bill, most likely later this year.

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[punpirate]

1. I'll bet a steak dinner to a...

... doughnut that the bill will include special federal provisions for WCS in Andrews, TX.