What does Preamble of Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. The proposed amendment would extend the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado. The authorization extension would continue until the site reaches its designed capacity.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act.

What does EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. of Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act do?

This section amends Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. The amendment strikes the phrase '`, or September 30, 2031, whichever comes first'' from the aforementioned section.

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Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Jeff Hurd (R-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to extend the operational authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.
The extension allows the site to continue operating until it reaches its designed capacity.
Specifically, the bill removes a date limitation (September 30, 2031) from the authorization of the disposal site.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4005(In Committee)Official page

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