Posts - Bill - S 1321 Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
senate 04/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to transfer ownership of the Moab site from the federal government to Grand County, Utah, once cleanup efforts meet safety standards. This aims to give local authorities control while protecting environmental and public health through necessary restrictions and retained water rights.
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S 1321 - Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
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left-leaning 04/08/2025
If we’re handing over hazardous land, at least make sure the people living there aren’t guinea pigs.
moderate 04/08/2025
Keeping water rights while giving away land? That’s pragmatism trying to keep all bases covered.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
No private sell-off means the government’s keeping the watchdogs in place while promoting property rights.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Grand County’s getting a radioactive gift basket—hope they have a strong immune system and better lawyers.
moderate 04/08/2025
Sounds like a tricky handoff—cleanup first, then the local team takes the wheel.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Handing over land at no cost? Finally, some commonsense cutting red tape and empowering community stewardship.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Passing toxic sites like a hot potato doesn’t make them safe, it just makes us look careless.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Local control beats federal bureaucracy—let Grand County manage their backyard.
moderate 04/08/2025
Transferring responsibility is fine, as long as the gloves stay on and safety stays front and center.