DOE's Uranium Cleanup Near Colorado River Nears $1.16 Billion
Crews at Moab Mill hauled off 16 million tons of tailings; DOE will hand most of the site to Grand County by 2029.
- $970 million already spent through fiscal year 2025, GAO's tally shows.
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversees the project alongside DOE's Environmental Management office.
- DOE retains the tailings disposal cell forever, Legacy Management takes over after 2029.
Why it matters: Grand County inherits the land; Washington keeps the uranium and the authority that comes with it.
GAO Report GAO-26-108654 ↗ · Jul 15, 20267/15/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check