To authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs directly associated with the removal and replacement of certain drinking water wells.
Sponsors
Tim Kaine
D-VA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Cruz, without amendment
Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Warner) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Allows NASA to enter 5-year agreements to reimburse Chincoteague, Virginia for costs of relocating drinking water wells currently on NASA-administered property. Addresses contaminated well issues near Wallops Flight Facility.
Who Benefits and How
- Town of Chincoteague residents get safe drinking water through well relocation
- Town of Chincoteague government receives reimbursement for well replacement costs
- NASA resolves liability for contamination on its property
Who Bears the Burden and How
- NASA budget covers reimbursement costs for well relocation
- Town of Chincoteague must manage the relocation project and seek reimbursement
Key Provisions
- NASA may reimburse for well relocation planning and construction
- Agreements up to 5 years duration
- Covers three remaining wells on NASA property
- Must report agreement to Congress within 18 months
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Authorizes NASA to reimburse Town of Chincoteague for relocating drinking water wells from NASA property
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Resolve local water contamination issue through federal-local cost sharing"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → NASA Administrator
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