A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
Impact
If adopted, SR117 would compel the President and the Secretary of State to work with Canadian officials to ensure that nuclear waste is not stored in the Great Lakes Basin. This would manifest a strong diplomatic stance on environmental issues and could set a precedent for collaborative environmental management between the United States and Canada. Given the potential risks associated with nuclear waste, including pollution of water resources critical for millions of residents, the resolution aims to avert significant health and ecological threats.
Summary
SR117 is a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the potential permanent storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin by the Government of Canada. The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the Great Lakes, which are vital natural resources for approximately 40 million people. In light of ongoing discussions about constructing a permanent deep geological repository for high-level nuclear waste less than 40 miles from Lake Huron, the resolution calls for government action to prevent such developments.
Contention
The resolution reflects widespread concern, as more than 232 state, tribal, county, and local governments have previously expressed opposition to similar nuclear waste storage proposals. The resolution articulates a unified call to action from U.S. lawmakers to prevent irreversible damage to the Great Lakes ecosystem. It highlights the cultural and spiritual connection that Indigenous tribes, such as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, have with the area, reinforcing the notion that local voices and treaty rights must be prioritized in discussions about nuclear waste management.
Same As
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
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