Energy Dept Takes Uranium Cleanup Claims But No Money Yet
Published Date: 7/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy is ready to accept reimbursement claims in 2025 from uranium and thorium site license holders for cleanup costs. But here’s the catch: Congress hasn’t approved any money yet, so no payments can be made until funding is secured. If you’re involved, get your claims in, but be patient for the cash!
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Cleanup Claims Accepted; Payments Delayed
If you hold a uranium or thorium processing site license, the Department of Energy will accept reimbursement claims in FY 2025 under Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. DOE requested $5,000,000 for the program in its FY 2025 budget, but Congress appropriated $0.00, so claims received in FY 2024 and FY 2025 cannot be paid until a new appropriation is made by Congress.
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