The bill, known as the “No Radioactive Roads Act of 2024,” directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise federal regulations concerning the use of phosphogypsum, a radioactive waste byproduct, for purposes not currently authorized. It emphasizes the need for careful...
Simple Explanation
The "No Radioactive Roads Act of 2024" wants to make sure that a special type of waste from making fertilizers, called phosphogypsum, which can be a bit like having invisible, tiny sun rays around (radioactive), is only used in very safe ways after checking carefully if it’s okay. It says that people need to know about any new ways it's being used, so everyone can stay safe.