Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

The Contaminated Wells Relocation Act would authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs directly tied to removing and replacing certain drinking water wells. Specifically, the bill allows NASA to enter into an agreement with the town (for up to five years) to cover expenses related to (a) developing a plan to remove wells that are on NASA property, and (b) establishing alternative wells on town-controlled property (leased, owned, or granted via easement). The agreement would, to the extent practicable, include details such as the removal of three remaining wells, the relocation site, and current cost estimates for relocation activities (including property, engineering, permitting, and construction). The bill also requires NASA to submit any such agreement to Congress within 18 months of enactment for review by the relevant committees. In short, the bill aims to financially support Chincoteague in relocating potentially contaminated wells by reimbursing NASA-related costs and outlining a plan and timeline for relocation, with Congressional reporting requirements to accompany any agreement.