Environmental problems relating to uranium mining and milling

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Public Land Resour. Law Dig.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5536605

Friedman, F B

The regulations of the mining and milling of uranium as they relate to the environment are discussed. The industry is primarily under the jurisdiction of the federal government and administered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This authority can in some instances be relegated to the states. Certain areas of jurisdiction have been given over to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the courts. The Safe Drinking Water Act is discussed as it relates to in situ leach mining. The role of the Department of Interior in the regulating of uranium mining, as described in the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976, is discussed. The requirement for environmental impact statements prior to licensing by the NRC or the individual states is also discussed. Air quality and radioactive waste disposal as they relate to uranium mining are also discussed. (DMC)

• Research Organization: Arco Chemical Co., Philadelphia, PA
• OSTI ID: 5536605
• Journal Information: Public Land Resour. Law Dig.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Land Resour. Law Dig.; (United States) Vol. 16:1; ISSN PRLDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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