H.R. 2681

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 to provide for the transfer of the Moab site to Grand County, Utah, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 7, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Kennedy of Utah · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 2681
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Moab UMTRA project

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Moab UMTRA project

• Section 3405(i) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 ( note; ) is amended— 10 U.S.C. 8720; Public Law 105–261
  • by striking paragraph (5);
  • by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (5); and
    • (6) Transfer of Moab site to Grand County
      • (A) In general
        • Subject to subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), on achieving a remedial action completion status sufficient for land conveyance, as determined by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with relevant regulatory authorities, and subject to any regulatory or use restrictions, if determined necessary to protect human health and safety by the Secretary of Energy or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (including restrictions pursuant to the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 () and part 192 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)), the Secretary of Energy shall convey, at no cost, all available right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Moab site to Grand County, Utah. 42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.
        • In general
      • (B) Retention of certain water rights
        • In carrying out the conveyance under subparagraph (A), in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the United States retains such water rights as the Secretary of Energy determines necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary of Energy under the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (), part 192 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), and other applicable requirements, including, if the remediation of groundwater is ongoing at the time of the conveyance, such rights as are necessary to maintain access to wells and the associated surface footprint of those wells. 42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.
      • (C) Prohibition
        • The conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall include a provision that prohibits Grand County, Utah, from reconveying to a private entity or nonprofit organization any portion of the land conveyed to Grand County, Utah, under that subparagraph.
      • (D) Additional terms and conditions
        • The Secretary of Energy may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subparagraph (A) as the Secretary determines necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
  • by adding at the end the following: