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The nature and importance of the minerals industry in the Hanford Site region of Washington and Oregon

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5168018
This document analyzes the economics of the extractive mineral industry in the vicinity of the Hanford Site with respect to gross, net and net present value of mineral produced, and impact of the industry on the local economy economics. Comparisons are made with other areas of the Columbia Plateau and with other western states. It is concluded that the mineral industry within 100 kilometers of a proposed terminal waste repository site is relatively insignificant in terms of net resource values and in terms of employment, personal income, and tax revenues. 112 refs., 7 figs., 16 tabs.
Research Organization:
Leaming (George) Associates, Marana, AZ (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/RW
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-77RL01030
OSTI ID:
5168018
Report Number(s):
RHO-BWI-TI-057; ON: TI90005478
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English