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This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to obtain consent from state, local, and tribal governments before spending money from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository. Specifically, before making expenditures for repository-related activities, the Secretary must secure written agreements with: the Governor of the state where the repository is proposed, each affected local government, any contiguous local governments through which nuclear waste will be transported, and any affected Native American tribes. These agreements must be signed by all parties, be legally binding, and can only be changed or canceled if all parties mutually agree. The bill defines key terms by referencing existing definitions in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, ensuring a consistent understanding of terms like "high-level radioactive waste," "repository," and "affected Indian tribe." The goal of the legislation is to establish a consent-based approach to nuclear waste repository site selection and development, giving local and state governments a formal say in decisions that could significantly impact their communities.

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