DOE Opens 2026 Uranium Cleanup Reimbursement Window
Published Date: 5/19/2026
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Summary
The Department of Energy is accepting reimbursement claims in 2026 from uranium and thorium site licensees for cleanup costs, with $5.115 million available to share. Claims must be submitted by July 1, 2026, and if requests exceed funds, payments will be split fairly. This update keeps the cleanup money flowing to those who helped make these sites safer.
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DOE Opens $5.115M Title X Claims
If you are an eligible uranium or thorium processing site licensee, you can submit Title X claims for reimbursement of remedial action costs in FY 2026. DOE has $5.115 million available, claims must be submitted by July 1, 2026, and payments will be prorated if approved claims exceed available funds; claims must include supporting documentation per 10 CFR part 765.
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