Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the Department of Energy to transfer ownership of the Moab site, a former uranium milling facility in Utah, to Grand County, Utah, at no cost once cleanup of radioactive waste is complete. The transfer will include provisions to protect water rights necessary for ongoing remediation and prevent Grand County from selling portions of the land to private entities or nonprofits. The Secretary of Energy will determine when the site is ready for transfer and can impose additional conditions.
Key provisions
- The Department of Energy will convey the Moab site to Grand County, Utah, at no cost.
- The transfer will occur upon achieving a remedial action completion status.
- The United States will retain necessary water rights for remediation and well access.
- Grand County is prohibited from selling portions of the land to private entities or nonprofits.
- The Secretary of Energy can establish additional terms and conditions for the transfer.
Who is affected
- Grand County, Utah
- Department of Energy
- Residents of Moab, Utah
- Federal regulatory authorities
- Uranium mill tailings site stakeholders
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a process for transferring ownership of the Moab site to local government.
- It ensures continued access to water resources for remediation efforts.
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