HB3744

Illinois HB3744 amends the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 to enhance safety measures for irradiated nuclear reactor fuel transportation.

Illinois HB3744 amends the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 by requiring all intrastate and interstate shippers or carriers of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel to notify the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security at least 7 days prior to transportation. The bill also modifies the definition of "carrier" and "irradiated reactor fuel" and introduces the term "shipper." It authorizes the Agency to collect, store, and dispose of uncontrolled sources of radiation that pose a threat to public health and safety or the environment, and to assess appropriate costs for.