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Addl response to FOIA request for documents re five categories of info concerning U mills in UT,NM,AZ,CO & WY. Forwards documents listed on app.Search for addl documents is still underway.

Accession Number: ML19211B053

Date Released: Thursday, October 24, 2024

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• ML20126J068 - Addl response to FOIA request for documents re five categories of info concerning U mills in UT,NM,AZ,CO & WY. Forwards documents listed on app.Search for addl documents is still underway. (5 page(s), 3/24/1981)
• ML20126J105 - Forwards statement for public record re hearings on proposed amends to State of NM radiation protection regulations. (1 page(s), 5/4/1979)
• ML20126J073 - Requests assistance in evaluating State of NM 800908 response to NRC 800725 evaluation of NM radiation control program against min requirements for licensing U mills. Revised criteria should be used.Related info encl. (15 page(s), 11/5/1980)
• ML20126J077 - Discusses regulation of U mills & tailings by Agreement States per Atomic Energy Act.Requests written response re actions taken to satisfy NRC criteria for authority to license U mills.Assessment of State of NM program encl. (11 page(s), 7/25/1980)
• ML20126J082 - Forwards response to NRC 800718 & 25 ltrs re draft criteria & assessment of State of NM against min requirements needed to maintain authority to license U mills after Nov 1981. Related info encl. (27 page(s), 9/8/1980)
• ML20126J097 - Discusses concerns raised re NM Agreement State authority review. (3 page(s), 6/12/1980)
• ML20126J099 - Forwards UNC tailings impoundment weekly repts for 791125-1201 & 791202-08.W/o encl repts.Tailings breach follow-up repts encl. (37 page(s), 12/20/1979)
• ML20126J088 - "Radiation Protection Regulations." (219 page(s), 4/21/1980)
• ML20126J110 - Statement for public record re hearings on proposed amends to State of NM radiation protection regulations. (22 page(s), 5/16/1979)
• ML19211B557 - Urges that state take appropriate licensing actions re operation of tailings disposal areas.Forwards 791116 memo summarizing recommendations per site visits on 790920-21. (1 page(s), 12/4/1979)
• ML19211B052 - Confirms 791017 discussions among NM Environ Improvement Div,NRC & United Nuclear Corp.Discusses actions initiated in connection w/resumption of Stage 1 discharges for limited time period. (2 page(s), 10/19/1979)
• ML20126J154 - Notice of AO re United Nuclear Corp U mill tailings impoundment dam failure.Includes date & location of occurrence,nature & probable consequences,cause & actions taken to prevent recurrence. (8 page(s), 1/4/1980)
• ML19211B558 - Summarizes 790920-21 site visits to NM U mills,observing conditions of tailings areas.Recommends actions to require that licensees develop programs for stabilization or reclamation of tailings & studies on future disposal. (7 page(s), 11/16/1979)
• ML20126J169 - Responds to 791019 ltr questioning NRC independent actions re Church Rock U mill.NRC has no direct licensing responsibility over tailings matl in Agreement States for 3 yrs. (2 page(s), 10/21/1979)
• ML20126J178 - PNO:on 791012,NRC issued order to United Nuclear Corp temporarily terminating generation of addl byproduct matl (tailings) at Church Rock U mill.Embankment must be stable before operation can resume. (2 page(s), 10/15/1979)
• ML20126J149 - Requests that State Programs Ofc be notified when info re United Nuclear Corp tailings impoundment is no longer warranted.Weekly repts & State of NM 800521 press release encl. (700 page(s), 12/20/1979)
• ML20126J173 - Ack receipt of NRC 791012 telegram re United Nuclear Corp license for Church Rock U mill.Requests withdrawal of licensing order & cooperation w/planning of short-term tailings disposal scheme.State of NM 791031 ltr encl. (4 page(s), 10/19/1979)
• ML20126J182 - Forwards MK Udall 790919 ltr & C Kammerer 790917 memo in response to 790926 request for technical assistance in preparing congressional testimony for Church Rock tailings impoundment failure. (2 page(s), 10/4/1979)
• ML20126J120 - Forwards weekly repts for 791027-11 & 1104-18 re UNC tailings impoundment in Church Rock,NM.W/o encl weekly rept. (26 page(s), 11/28/1979)
• ML20126J113 - Forwards comments on NM draft regulations re U milling. (6 page(s), 3/30/1979)
• ML20126J157 - Forwards responses to questions contained in Congressman Udall 791206 ltr re Agreement States. (9 page(s), 12/26/1979)
• ML20126J131 - Forwards trip rept re visit to site & assessment of public health impact of failed mill tailings dam in NM.Monitoring repts encl. (86 page(s), 3/11/1977)
• ML20126J161 - Forwards response to 791215 request for technical assistance in responding to Congressman Udall 791206 question re Church Rock facility.Design of facility does not meet all of NRC impoundment criteria. (4 page(s), 12/27/1979)
• ML20126J140 - Forwards ltrs sent to U mill operators in NM following incident at United Nuclear Homestake Partner mill.Requests similar correspondence sent to NRC licensees.Two ltrs re reopening facilities encl. (9 page(s), 2/24/1977)
• ML20126J165 - Forwards draft Commission paper w/proposed FR notice re mill tailings impoundment dam failure at United Nuclear Corp Church Rock U mill.Event is under consideration as AO. (9 page(s), 11/6/1979)
• ML20126J145 - Forwards State of NM 770211 directive to United Nuclear Homestake Partners Corp,prohibiting discharge of slurry.Rept of analysis of 760116 water samples encl. (4 page(s), 2/16/1977)
• ML20126J187 - Requests testimony by Commission re 791009 accident at U mill tailings disposal site at Church Rock,NM.Lists info to be included in testimony.Also provides time & location of hearing.State of NM 790920 press release encl. (31 page(s), 9/19/1979)
• ML20126J190 - Ack receipt of 790729 resolution re Church Rock tailings embankment failure.Lists areas in which NRC can provide technical assistance.Analysis results will be provided. (2 page(s), 9/21/1979)
• ML20126J209 - Designates RA Scarano as main contact for Agreement States personnel re technical aspects of licensing & monitoring of U recovery facilities. (1 page(s), 7/26/1979)
• ML20126J202 - "Pool Survey" & follow-up documentation. (32 page(s), 8/15/1979)
• ML20126J196 - "Evaluation of Probable Cause of 790716 Failure & Evaluation of Integrity of Remaining Starter Dam & Present Divider Dike." (9 page(s), 8/22/1979)
• ML20126J214 - U mining & milling environ effects program plan. (169 page(s), 6/30/1978)
• ML20126J219 - Requests that investigation repts,environ assessments or other determinations re United Nuclear Church Rock tailings dam failure be forwarded to DK Sly. (1 page(s), 8/2/1979)
• ML20126J223 - Requests investigation results,environ assessments & determinations of reclamation or decontamination re failure of U mill tailings retention dike.Aerial photographs taken on 790717 will be forwarded. (1 page(s), 7/20/1979)
• ML19270H995 - Responds to 791023 request for info re NRC view of United Nuclear Corp Church Rock mill tailings spill.NRC performing full safety review of proposal for continued operation. Safety evaluation will be provided to State by Nov 1979. (2 page(s), 11/15/1979)