legislation: 109-s-3594

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109-s-3594 109 s 3594 Secure Nuclear Facilities Act of 2006 Emergency Management 2006-06-28 2006-07-19 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7926-7927) Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 0 Secure Nuclear Facilities Act of 2006 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to award competitive grants to any state in which a nuclear power plant is located, and to local governments, local law enforcement agencies, local fire departments, and hospitals that are located within 20 miles of a nuclear power plant. Requires the use of such funds: (1) to assist in purchasing or improving communication systems to allow for real-time, interoperable communication between sate and local first responders and nuclear power plant representatives; or (2) for expenditures to improve the ability of communities to facilitate evacuations and provide medical treatment in the event of an emergency at a nuclear power plant. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations requiring all nuclear power plants to comply with a certain design basis threat level under the Code of Federal Regulations, applicable to facilities designated by the Secretary as Threat Level 1(b) facilities. 2023-01-13T04:50:36Z  

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