The bill appropriates funds for energy and water development, encompassing regulations and limitations for reprogramming these funds. It addresses various water and infrastructure-related projects, extends authorization expiration dates, amends funding allocations, and focuses on compliance with state water quality standards. Furthermore, the bill places restrictions and requirements on the Department of Energy's use of funds and programs, including reporting mandates, oversight provisions, and limitations on funding distribution. The bill also allows the establishment of Federal consolidated storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste with a consent-based siting process. It mandates specific procedures for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission when reprogramming funds, monthly reporting to Congress, and other governance and budgetary constraints.
