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Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact

It is the policy of the party states to: enter into a regional low-level radioactive waste management compact for the purpose of providing the instrument and framework for a cooperative effort; provide sufficient facilities for the proper management of low-level radioactive waste generated in the region, promote the health and safety of the region; limit the number of facilities required to effectively and efficiently manage low-level radioactive waste generated in the region; encourage the reduction of the amounts of low-level waste generated in the region; distribute the costs, benefits, and obligations of successful low-level radioactive waste management equitably among the party states; and ensure the ecological and economical management of low-level radioactive wastes.

Congressional Consent: Yes (more information)
Category: Energy
National Organization: Southeast Compact Commission
StateYear of Joinder
Alabama1988
Florida1982
Georgia1982
Mississippi1982
Tennessee1982
Virginia1983