Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act
Sponsored By: Representative Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
Introduced
Summary
Extends authorization for the Mesa County uranium mill tailings disposal site until it reaches its designed capacity. This bill would remove the date-based expiration in Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 so the Mesa County disposal site can continue accepting tailings until it is filled.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Extend Mesa County disposal authorization
If enacted, this bill would remove the September 30, 2031 end date for the Mesa County, Colorado uranium mill tailings disposal site. This would let the site's operator keep authorization until the site is filled to its design capacity. Local residents would face longer-term facility activity and potential environmental concerns near the site. The bill would not add federal funding or change other program rules.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
CO • R
Cosponsors
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
CO • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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