Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to revise the definition of “affected area.”
Expands the eligibility for compensation to individuals physically present in specific affected areas during designated timeframes.
Extends the compensation period from 2 years to 8 years after the enactment of the legislation.
Introduces provisions for claims related to Manhattan Project waste, allowing compensation for individuals who were physically present in affected areas and contracted specified diseases.
Defines “specified diseases” to include various types of cancer and leukemia, with specific conditions regarding exposure and onset.
Establishes compensation amounts for living affected individuals and their beneficiaries, including provisions for medical expenses.
Requires documentation to prove physical presence in affected areas and the contraction of specified diseases.
Mandates a study by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on counties affected by radiation fallout from open-air nuclear testing in Nevada and New Mexico, to be completed within one year of enactment.