H.R.1559: To amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to provide for the remediation of the Atlas mill tailings site near Moab, Utah.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced April 26, 1999
  • Latest Major Action May 6, 1999

Bill Summary

Amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to processing site designations to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy to designate the Atlas uranium milling site (Atlas Site) as a processing site; (2) delineate the statutory strictures applicable to such Site; (3) instruct the Attorney General to require the liable party to reimburse the United States for remedial action costs at the Site; and (4) set forth conditions...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
April 26, 1999

Introduced in the House by Christopher B. Cannon (R-Utah)

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