Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025

# Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025 — Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allow the Department of Energy to give the Moab uranium site to Grand County, Utah for free once cleanup of radioactive waste is complete. The Moab site, located near Moab, Utah, contains uranium mill tailings (radioactive waste left over from uranium milling operations). The bill requires that the county keep the land and cannot sell or transfer it to private companies or nonprofit organizations. **Who It Affects & Key Details:** The bill primarily affects Grand County, Utah, and the Department of Energy. DOE would keep control of any water rights and wells needed to continue monitoring and cleaning groundwater at the site, even after transferring the land.

This ensures the federal government can maintain responsibility for any ongoing environmental remediation work. The land transfer only happens after cleanup is finished. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) in the 119th Congress.