United States 116th Congress Status: Died Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 4427 — To require the Secretary of Energy to identify and convey to the State of Colorado land for use as a storage site for residual radioactive material, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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In plain language

The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to provide land in Colorado for radioactive material storage.

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Energy identify and offer land in Durango, Colorado for storage of residual radioactive materials. The State of Colorado must accept this offer within a year for the land to be conveyed.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill facilitates the management of residual radioactive materials, potentially impacting environmental safety and remediation efforts.

Summary

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to identify a portion of federal land within the Durango disposal site that is suitable for conveyance to Colorado to be used as a storage site for residual radioactive materials as part of remediation activities carried out by the state related to properties in the vicinity of the Durango processing site. DOE must ensure that the identified land is (1) approximately 0.25 acres, (2) located in the southwestern corner of the Durango disposal site, and (3) south of and bounded by County Road 212. After DOE offers to convey the identified land to the state, and the state accepts the offer, DOE shall convey to the state all interest of the United States in and to such land. As a condition of such conveyance, DOE must require the state to manage the conveyed land consistent with the requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the Durango disposal site, including after the use of it has ceased.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 7911, 42 U.S.C. § 7912

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4427 do?
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to identify a portion of federal land within the Durango disposal site that is suitable for conveyance to Colorado to be used as a storage site for residual radioactive materials as part of remediation activities carried out by the state related to properties in the vicinity of the Durango processing site. DOE must ensure that the identified land is (1) approximately 0.25 acres, (2) located in the southwestern corner of the Durango disposal site, and (3) south of and bounded by County Road 212. After DOE offers to convey the identified land to the state, and the state accepts the offer, DOE shall convey to the state all interest of the United States in and to such land. As a condition of such conveyance, DOE must require the state to manage the conveyed land consistent with the requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the Durango disposal site, including after the use of it has ceased.
Who sponsors HR 4427?
HR 4427 is sponsored by Tipton, Scott R. (Republican) and DeGette, Diana (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4427?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4427?
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