The priority
Ensure that any new uranium operations in Colorado include the associated clean up costs while continuing to work to clean up the legacy of past uranium operations.
Why this is vital now
Higher uranium prices and increasing demand for nuclear power are driving a uranium mining doom in Colorado. Past uranium development has left behind a toxic legacy and has cost taxpayers over a billion dollars in clean up costs. We must ensure that any new developments are done as cleanly as possible – and the developers are footing the bill for any unavoidable damage.
Proposed Legislation
House Bill 1348 – Increase Oversight of Radioactive Materials - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Signed by Governor – Environment WIN
Increases the accountability for uranium and radioactive waste processors and clarifies that decommissioning funds can be used for uranium contaminated sites. Sponsored by Representative McFadyen and Senators Bacon and Kester. YES is the pro-environment vote.