SB 89

This bill directs the New Mexico Department of Environment to lead and coordinate the state's efforts to clean up and reclaim former uranium mine and mill sites throughout the state. The legislation requires the department to develop a strategic cleanup plan with timelines and funding requirements, establish coordination mechanisms with federal agencies, tribal governments, and affected communities, and promote uranium reclamation as an economic development opportunity through workforce training and business development programs. The bill also creates the Uranium Mining Reclamation Revolving Fund to receive and manage funding from various sources including appropriations, grants, and legal settlements, and requires the department to hire a uranium mine reclamation coordinator and maintain a centralized database of uranium sites while reporting annually to the legislature on cleanup progress.