Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
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- Passed House
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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 ensure Grand County cannot sell or donate portions of the land to private entities or nonprofits. The Department of Energy will retain certain water rights necessary for ongoing remediation efforts.
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 Department of Energy will retain necessary water rights for remediation and well access.
- Grand County is prohibited from selling or donating land to private entities or nonprofits.
- The Secretary of Energy can impose additional terms and conditions on 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
- Establishes a process for transferring ownership of the Moab site to Grand County.
- Specifies that the transfer will occur upon completion of uranium mill tailings cleanup.
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