To amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado, until the site is filled to designed capacity.

# HR 7811 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 7811 would extend the operating authorization of a uranium mill tailings disposal site located in Mesa County, Colorado. The site would be allowed to continue operating until it reaches its designed storage capacity, rather than being shut down at a predetermined time. Uranium mill tailings are radioactive waste byproducts left over from uranium processing. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects operations at this specific disposal facility in Colorado.

By removing or extending the current time limit on the site's authorization, it would allow the facility to remain in use longer, potentially benefiting the uranium industry and related economic activity in the region. The change falls under the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, which is the federal law governing how such radioactive waste disposal sites are managed and regulated. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7811 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full vote in the House. The bill was sponsored by Representative Jeff Hurd (R-Colorado).