Even though the state Legislature passed a uranium mine bill that was signed into law by the governor, it’ll likely be years before the state actually begins to clean things up. And though more money is needed for the effort, because the early stages of work are moving slowly, officials don’t expect to ask for additional funding in the next legislative session.
Despite plans to close by 2024, nuclear watchdogs say that the only radioactive storage site in America will likely not close anytime soon as promised.