Illinois HB5285 establishes a fund for the perpetual care of the Sheffield Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site.
Illinois HB5285 amends the Radioactive Waste Storage Act to ensure the continued maintenance of the Sheffield Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site. The bill directs that interest earned from investments or deposits in the fund, pursuant to a settlement agreement, be deposited into the Radioactive Waste Site Perpetual Care Fund. This fund is used by the Illinois Environmental Management Agency to monitor and maintain the site, ensuring public health and safety. The fund is established to address the ongoing responsibility of managing radioactive waste materials.
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