JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Historic Superfund Listing of the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District.

  • Published In: Natural Resources & Environment, 2025, v. 39, n. 3. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Padilla, Nadine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significant investment and initiatives stemming from President Biden's 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at addressing legacy pollution through the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), particularly in relation to abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo reservation. A key development is the March 2024 listing of the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District on the National Priorities List (NPL), marking it as the first abandoned uranium mine site on the Navajo reservation to receive this designation, which prioritizes it for federal cleanup funding. This listing is seen as a crucial step for Navajo communities advocating for remediation of the 523 abandoned uranium mines, many of which have caused significant health and environmental issues. The article highlights the ongoing challenges and the need for further action to ensure comprehensive cleanup and adherence to environmental justice principles. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Natural Resources & Environment. 2025/01, Vol. 39, Issue 3, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0882-3812
  • Accession Number:185434245
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