Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
Summary
The Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025 proposes to transfer federal land used for uranium milling to local control. Under this legislation, the Department of Energy would be authorized to convey the Moab site to Grand County, Utah, at no cost once the remediation of radioactive waste is finished. This move aims to allow the local community to manage the land after decades of federal cleanup activities.
While the land would be transferred to the county, the federal government would retain specific water rights and access to wells if groundwater treatment is still necessary. To ensure the land remains a public asset, the bill includes a restriction preventing Grand County from selling or transferring any portion of the property to private companies or nonprofit organizations. If enacted, this bill would provide a clear path for the transition of the site from a federal waste project to a locally managed property.
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