Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
Chincoteague Wells: NASA Can Repay Town for Moving Drinking Water Wells
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would let NASA sign an agreement (up to 5 years) to repay the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs tied to moving certain drinking water wells.
- The bill focuses on planning to remove wells now located on NASA-managed land and setting up replacement wells on land the town controls (by lease, ownership, or easement).
- The agreement is expected to cover moving three remaining wells and spell out where they will be relocated.
- The agreement should include a current cost estimate, including land purchase/lease, engineering, design, permits, and construction.
- NASA would have to send any agreement it signs to key House and Senate committees within 18 months after the bill becomes law.
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
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