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Introduced
01/28/2022
01/28/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
02/12/2022
02/12/2022
Passed
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT; DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT TO COORDINATE EFFORTS ACROSS THE STATE TO CLEAN UP AND RECLAIM FORMER URANIUM MINE AND MILL SITES; PROVIDING DUTIES; DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A URANIUM MINE RECLAMATION COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT; DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A URANIUM MINE RECLAMATION COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; CREATING THE URANIUM MINING RECLAMATION REVOLVING FUND.
AI Summary
This bill directs the New Mexico Department of Environment to coordinate efforts across state agencies to clean up and reclaim former uranium mine and mill sites. It requires the department to develop a strategic plan for these cleanup efforts, establish mechanisms for coordination with the federal government and affected communities, and work with economic development agencies to promote uranium mine and mill reclamation as a target industry in the state. The bill also creates a uranium mine reclamation coordinator position in the Department of Environment and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, and establishes the Uranium Mining Reclamation Revolving Fund to finance these cleanup activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 26 - Mar. 1 (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=164&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/final/HB0164.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0164.pdf |
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