Legacy Mine Cleanup Act: New Office and Priorities
This act establishes a new office within the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate the cleanup of contaminated former mine sites. Its goal is to improve public health and safety, especially in affected communities, by more effectively removing toxic substances and promoting safe reuse of these lands. The act also focuses on Native American tribal lands, including uranium-contaminated sites on Navajo Nation land.
Key points
A new Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains is established within the Environmental Protection Agency to manage mine site cleanups.
The Office will create annual lists of prioritized cleanup sites and coordinate actions with local authorities, Native American tribes, and other agencies.
The act mandates a 10-year interagency plan for cleaning up uranium-contaminated sites on Navajo Nation land, involving multiple federal agencies.
Technical assistance will be provided to states, local governments, and Native American tribes for mine site cleanup actions.
Status:
Introduced
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