Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRA) of 1978

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-002391",
  "term": "Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRA) of 1978",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "The act that directed the Department of Energy to provide for stabilization and control of the uranium mill tailings from in active sites in a safe and environmentally sound manner to minimize radiation health hazards to the public. It authorized the Department to undertake remedial actions at 24 designated inactive uranium-processing sites and at an estimated 5,048 vicinity properties.",
  "abbreviation": "UMTRA",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/uranium-mill-tailings-radiation-control-act-umtra-of-1978/"
}