Environmental problems relating to uranium mining and milling
The author outlines some legal and jurisdictional complexities associated with changes in the uranium market as demand growth and environmental policy changes affect the environmental impacts of mining and milling. He describes the interrelated jurisdictions within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, state legislatures, and the Environmental Protection Agency. In situ uranium leach mining will be affected by the Safe Drinking Water Act, which fails to consider solution mining and will require revision to allow leach mining. Other problems relate to claims and leases on public and Indian lands, requirements for state environmental impact statements, air pollution, and solid waste management. It is hoped that an adequate data base on environmental effects can be prepared that will reduce litigation in the future.
- Research Organization:
- Arco Chemical Co., Philadelphia
- OSTI ID:
- 6585913
- Journal Information:
- Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States) Vol. 11:2; ISSN NRLAD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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