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119-hr-2681119th CongressWALLET

Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

Introduced

Summary

A no-cost transfer of the Moab uranium tailings cleanup site to Grand County, Utah once remediation meets federal standards. The bill would let the Secretary of Energy convey all U.S. right, title, and interest in the Moab UMTRA site only after remedial action is determined sufficient for land conveyance and regulators agree.

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  • Grand County: Would receive the site at no cost but is prohibited from reconveying any portion to private entities or nonprofits.
  • Federal cleanup responsibilities: The United States would retain water rights needed to carry out obligations under the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act and related regulations, including access to wells and the associated surface footprint if groundwater remediation is ongoing.
  • Oversight and conditions: Conveyance is conditioned on the Secretary's finding of remedial completion in consultation with regulatory authorities and the Secretary may impose additional terms to protect federal interests.

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Moab uranium site transfer to Grand County

This bill would let the Energy Department give the Moab uranium cleanup site to Grand County, Utah at no cost. The transfer would happen only after the Secretary, with regulators and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, decides cleanup is complete enough. The land would carry any health and safety limits under federal radiation rules. The United States would keep needed water rights, including access to wells if groundwater cleanup continues. Grand County could not sell or give the land to a private group or nonprofit. The Secretary could add other terms to protect U.S. interests.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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