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ID HJM003
JM
Status
3/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
House Joint Memorial No. 3 Summary
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Commemorates the 25th anniversary of Idaho's December 9, 1991 Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order with the federal government regarding cleanup of the Department of Energy's Idaho site
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Recognizes the Department of Energy's accomplishments including construction of 52 nuclear reactors and completion of cleanup actions outlined in 20 of 25 records of decision at the 890-square-mile facility
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Supports continued federal funding and commitment to meet cleanup milestones for protecting the Snake River Plain Aquifer, which supplies drinking and agricultural water to more than 300,000 Idaho residents
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Endorses sustained funding for national and international missions at the Department of Energy's Idaho site including nuclear energy research, bioenergy research, renewable energy research, cyber security, and smart-grid technology
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to transmit the memorial to the President, congressional leadership, and Idaho's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and honoring the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order and to supporting Congress to identify commit and sustain the necessary funding to allow the Department of Energy to continue to make progress at meeting its cleanup milestones to benefit the citizens of Idaho and their environment.
FEDERAL FACILITY AGREEMENT AND CONSENT ORDER
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 9:51 a.m. on March 21, 2017
3/22/2017