Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
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Introduced on November 12, 2024 by Timothy Michael Kaine
Legislation Details
- Authorizes the Administrator of NASA to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs related to drinking water wells.
- Allows for a reimbursement agreement for up to five years.
- Covers costs associated with:
- Developing a plan for the removal of existing drinking water wells on NASA-administered property.
- Establishing alternative drinking water wells on property controlled by the Town of Chincoteague.
- Requires the agreement to include:
- Provisions for the removal and relocation of three remaining wells.
- A description of the new site for the relocated wells.
- An estimated cost for the relocation, including property acquisition, engineering, design, permitting, and construction.
- Mandates submission of the agreement to Congress within 18 months of enactment, in coordination with relevant entities.
Last updated 12/19/2024