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Accession Number: ML20149C051

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• ML20211B974 - Partial response to FOIA request.Forwards App A documents. Documents also available in PDR. (5 page(s), 5/30/1986)
• ML20211D271 - Requests position on remaining item of noncompliance from recent insp & any corrective steps taken or will be taken. Response within 20 days of ltr date requested. (1 page(s), 8/31/1964)
• ML20211C533 - Ack receipt of 730515 ltr to Edwards of Foote Mineral Co. Author now dealing w/Technical Support Branch at suggestion of assistant to Rouse. (1 page(s), 8/1/1973)
• ML20211C262 - Informs that,on 610118,approval given by Dept of Interior & Navajo Tribe to grant absolute ownership of tailings area to Kerr-McGee. (2 page(s), 12/17/1971)
• ML20211C633 - Responds to 721128 ltr re Indian Health Svc request for radiation survey of mill.Licensee performing required cleanup work,stabilizing mill tailings & covering ponds. Final radiation surveys will be forwarded. (3 page(s), 12/22/1972)
• ML20211C203 - Requests extension of date for submittal of application to renew license,to 630601 so that info obtained under operation may be incorporated into license. (1 page(s), 4/22/1963)
• ML20211D232 - Forwards application for license to export byproduct or source matl for exportation of approx 250 lb of depleted U metal to Canada. (2 page(s), 10/27/1964)
• ML20211C007 - Requests addl info including detailed diagram of present plant layout & description of ventilation equipment re 630618 application for renewal of License R-157. (3 page(s), 9/30/1963)
• ML20211C946 - Refers case re unpaid Invoices L-0947-73 & L-3664-74 per termination of License SUA-789 for fee collection. (1 page(s), 5/28/1974)
• ML20211D177 - Application for amend to License SUA-789,ceasing 24 h watchman activities & adding burning of solid wastes. (4 page(s), 12/15/1971)
• ML20211D211 - forwards licensee rept on assays made during tailings pond overflow incident as reported in 670113 compliance investigation rept.Confirms that release below max permissible concentration for unrestricted areas.W/o encl. (5 page(s), 3/21/1967)
• ML20211D260 - Discusses merger of Vanadium Corp of America w/Foote Minerals Corp,Inc.P Edwards assistant vice president of Foote Minerals.Vanadium Corp of America now Vancoram Div of Foote Minerals. (1 page(s), 11/28/1967)
• ML20211C230 - Ack receipt of 720811 ltr requesting preinsp for abandonment of certain bldgs within Shiprock facility. Requests contamination survey rept indicating that limits & specs of 720208 application fulfilled. (2 page(s), 8/30/1972)
• ML20211D067 - Advises that,effective on 641215,WF Lowry will assume responsibilities for radiation control programs at Shiprock & Monument facilities.Qualifications described. (2 page(s), 12/15/1964)
• ML20211D228 - Responds to 690703 request.AEC willing to terminate Contract AT(05-1)-900 for production of U concentrates.Div of Matl Licensing to advise on license termination procedures. (2 page(s), 8/7/1969)
• ML20211C376 - Responds to ltr to J Kendig re annual fee for License SUA-789.Invoice L-0947-73 incorrect as 720208 amend not taken into account.Revised invoice encl.Environ rept must be submitted before license terminated. (2 page(s), 6/21/1973)
• ML20211D150 - Describes airborne radioactive survey program to be conducted during dismantling & decontamination of Shiprock facility,per 720106 ltr.Annual license fee remitted. (3 page(s), 1/21/1972)
• ML20211C238 - Expresses appreciation for cooperation extended to staff during recent visit to U mill in Shiprock,NM. (1 page(s), 4/11/1963)
• ML20211D167 - Requests addl info concerning 711215 request to amend License SUA-789 re quantity of source matl possessed & description of airborne survey program to be conducted during facility dismantling & decontamination. (2 page(s), 1/6/1972)
• ML20211D301 - Insp of License R-157 on 640812-13.Noncompliance noted:inadequate surveys during Second Quarter 1963 to determine compliance w/10CFR20.202, "Personnel Monitoring." (9 page(s), 8/31/1964)
• ML20211D294 - Requests notification of position & corrective actions re noncompliance noted during 680603-04 insp of License SUA-789.Response requested within 20 days. (1 page(s), 6/7/1968)
• ML20211D318 - Forwards License SUA-789,authorizing U milling operations at Shiprock,NM.Employees work schedule & average exposure to airborne radioactivity over 28-day period requested. (1 page(s), 9/17/1964)
• ML20211D127 - Requests confirmation that limits & specs in amended license issued on 720208 fulfilled & License SUA-789 no longer required.Forwards comprehensive radiation survey.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 9/14/1972)
• ML20211C981 - Submits,for approval,updated Exhibit 5 re tailings retention sys. (2 page(s), 4/20/1966)
• ML20211C496 - Informs that Foote Mineral Co no longer conducting any operation subj to AEC licensing & license being terminated, per author 730621 ltr re annual fee for License SUA-789. Payment being withheld. (2 page(s), 8/1/1973)
• ML20211C742 - Confirms 721102 approval to backfill 2,5000 square ft area of U mill factory. (1 page(s), 11/3/1972)
• ML20211C985 - Forwards ltr to Foote Mineral Co terminating license, covering matl possession at Shiprock,NM facility,for Ofc of General Counsel concurrence.Environ statement or negative declaration unnecessary. (2 page(s), 4/2/1974)
• ML20211C160 - Informs that application for renewal of License R-157 should be filed no later than 630601.Extension requested in 630422 ltr satisfactory. (2 page(s), 4/29/1963)
• ML20211D085 - Ack receipt of License SUA-789 w/640918 ltr.Consideration of employee exposure averaging still requested. (1 page(s), 9/23/1964)
• ML20211D105 - Forwards Radiation Detection Co analyses for Ra-226 & Th-230 of seven liquid samples taken at time of 661117 incident. Results of Samples 1 & 4 requested.Navajo Mill area plot & cross sections of auxiliary dike also submitted.W/o encls. (1 page(s), 1/26/1967)
• ML20211C877 - Grants approval under License SUA-789 for unrestricted use by Navajo Tribe or tribe agent of listed bldgs at Shiprock U mill,based on 720914 & 1226 ltrs. (1 page(s), 6/27/1973)
• ML20211D060 - Recommends authorizing Grand Junction ofc to terminate Contract AT(05-1)-900 w/Foote Mineral Co.Agreement that company assumes responsibility for tailings resulting from plant operation should be reached. (3 page(s), 7/31/1969)
• ML20211C138 - Forwards ltr informing Foote Mineral Co of decision to require environ rept in connection w/request to terminate mill license. (1 page(s), 5/10/1973)
• ML20211C116 - Discusses request from Indian Health Svc to conduct radiation survey at Foote Mineral Co in Shiprock,NM.Requests preparation of EIS before termination of license. (2 page(s), 11/28/1972)
• ML20211D073 - Investigation rept on 661118.No items of noncompliance noted.Major areas investigated:allegations re break in raffinate line on 661117. (7 page(s), 1/13/1967)
• ML20211D264 - Forwards renewed License SUA-789 for Foote Mineral Co. (1 page(s), 12/19/1967)
• ML20211C827 - Terminates License SUA-789,based on AEC insp on 730227 & closeout contamination surveys submitted on 720914 & 1016. (1 page(s), 4/17/1974)
• ML20211D333 - Submits radiation safety review for Vanadium Corp of America U mill.Operation adequate.License should be renewed. (4 page(s), 9/18/1964)
• ML20211C074 - Application for renewal of License R-157,authorizing use of approx 115,000 lb natural U for chemical,physical & metallurgical recovery. (2 page(s), 6/18/1963)
• ML20149C054 - Forwards addl info to support application to amend License R-157,in response to 630930 ltr. (19 page(s), 4/27/1964)
• ML20211C782 - Forwards 730801 ltr as response to 740328 second billing of 740118 invoice to Foote Mineral Co of Denver,CO. (1 page(s), 4/5/1974)
• ML20211C923 - Application for renewal of License SUA-789,authorizing chemical,physical & metallurgical recovery of U from natural & upgraded U ore.Supporting documentation encl. (53 page(s), 8/24/1967)
• ML20211D078 - Requests that procedures for employee exposures to airborne radioactivity over 28-day period be applicable to all job classifications. (2 page(s), 10/9/1964)
• ML20211D243 - Forwards application for license to export 50 kg depleted UO2 powder to Belgium. (1 page(s), 4/13/1966)
• ML20211D289 - Insp rept on 680603-04.Noncompliance noted:licensee failed to fully evaluate potential exposure of employees to airborne concentrations in restricted areas during nonroutine main & repair. (5 page(s), 6/7/1968)
• ML20211D205 - Requests reduced fee for License SUA-789,per 710106 FR notice.Plant in standby for 2 yrs.Only small amount of cleanup matl in storage. (1 page(s), 2/24/1971)
• ML20211D188 - Application for amend to License SUA-789,authorizing storage of U-308. (2 page(s), 3/25/1971)
• ML20211C940 - Submits corrective action for noncompliance noted in 680603-04 insp,per 680607 request.Breathing zone samples will be taken & airborne concentration data correlated w/ individual time/motion study.Approval requested. (1 page(s), 6/12/1968)
• ML20211D055 - Investigation Rept 40-2038/76-01 on 761012-13.No noncompliance noted.Major areas investigated:allegations re several hundred lb U found between two layers of roof during mill bldg dismantling.Related info encl. (19 page(s), 11/19/1976)
• ML20211D145 - Forwards License SUA-789,authorizing dismantling & decontamination of facility.Contamination survey rept required prior to termination of license. (1 page(s), 2/3/1972)
• ML20211D456 - Environ Rept 82 for Vanadium Corp of America re radium & thorium analyses. (3 page(s), 12/16/1966)
• ML20149C061 - Advises of requirements for termination of License SUA-789. Submission of rept indicating storage of residues,sludges & tailings & contamination limits survey results necessary. (2 page(s), 8/12/1969)
• ML20211D285 - Discusses 680501 visit to Foote Mineral Co to observe special inventory.Company claims to be losing money on Shiprock operation & plans to close plant. (3 page(s), 5/6/1968)
• ML20211D449 - Compliance inquiry memo re 661117 rept of break in raffinate line,resulting in some discharge to San Juan River. (1 page(s), 11/18/1966)
• ML20149C048 - Notice of violation from insp on 680603-04.Violation noted: inadequate evaluations of airborne concentrations employees exposed to in restricted areas. (32 page(s), 6/7/1968)
• ML20211D255 - Application for license to export 44 kg depleted U,contained in 50 kg UO2,to Belgium. (2 page(s), 4/13/1966)
• ML20211D118 - Forwards amend to License SUA-789,authorizing storage only. Addl license amend will be required prior to any use of matl,including decontamination of equipment or bldgs. (1 page(s), 4/21/1971)
• ML20211C864 - Advises that License SUA-789 should be renewed.Name change of company noted. (2 page(s), 11/27/1967)
• ML20149C069 - Submits analytical results of samples taken during insp conducted on 640812-13.Duplicate air samples taken by AEC & licensee. (6 page(s), 12/4/1964)
• ML20211D141 - Requests preinsp abandonment survey of certain bldgs at Shiprock facility,per Navajo Tribe request re planned occupancy. (3 page(s), 8/11/1972)
• ML20211C175 - Informs that Foote Mineral Co requested termination of license for Shiprock,NM U mill.Requests addl info providing confirmation that State of NM & Tribal Council satisfied w/Foote Mineral Co tailings stabilization procedures. (1 page(s), 12/22/1972)
• ML20211C713 - Responds to 721016 ltr re radiation survey rept submitted on 720914.Resolution of 14 comments & questions being prepared. Readings for exposed footing areas will be documented prior to backfilling. (1 page(s), 11/6/1972)
• ML20211D027 - Application for amend to License SUA-789,limiting film badge program to employees in U precipitation,filtering,drying & packaging areas & deleting beta-gamma readings from unrestrictive area survey program. (2 page(s), 9/7/1965)
• ML20211C447 - Informs that teletype sent on 730627 to P Edwards of Foote Mineral Co approving Navajo Tribe unrestricted use of listed bldgs at Shiprock U mill. (1 page(s), 6/27/1973)
• ML20211C413 - Informs that all interest in & possession of former U mill site at Shiprock,NM (License SUA-789) relinguished to Navajo Tribe in Dec 1972.Vendor has no objection to AEC granting use of listed bldgs to tribe or tribe agency. (2 page(s), 6/27/1973)
• ML20211D462 - Forwards compliance investigation rept re release of tailings pond liquid by licensee in vicinity of San Juan River.No contamination of river evident.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 1/13/1967)
• ML20211C434 - Requests preparation of environ rept re abandonment of mill site & stabilization,long-term maint & control of mill tailings,due to termination of License SUA-789.W/o listed encl. (5 page(s), 5/13/1973)
• ML20149C083 - Insp Finding & Licensee Ack on 660422 of License SUA-789. Insp findings:no item of noncompliance found. (2 page(s), 4/22/1966)
• ML20211C128 - Requests that date for filing license renewal application be extended until 630701,per J Gilliland telcon. (1 page(s), 5/23/1963)
• ML20211C953 - Clarifies Exhibit 5 drawing,revised on 670120,per 670525 telcon.Drawings originally submitted on 670120.W/o encls. (2 page(s), 5/31/1967)
• ML20211D040 - Forwards investigation rept of U mill at Shiprock,NM on 761012.Rept contains little new info since U removed & buried at time of insp & discovery of event sequence primary objective. (1 page(s), 11/19/1976)
• ML20211C637 - Forwards draft environ rept for Foote Mineral Co.Requests if any other info needed to terminate License SUA-789. (1 page(s), 8/31/1973)
• ML20211D047 - Requests permission to discontinue Seep 1 water sampling under License SUA-789. (2 page(s), 7/29/1965)
• ML20211C994 - Submits,for approval,updated info re License SUA-789 on organizational structure,radiation safety program personnel & tailings retention sys description. (5 page(s), 1/20/1967)
• ML20211D436 - Informs that on 661117,raffinate line broke resulting in estimated 15,000 gallons of liquid spread over an area of 1/2 acre.Break occurred about 1/4 mile from San Juan River. (1 page(s), 11/18/1966)
• ML20211D199 - Confirms lack of plans to correspond w/Vanadium Corp of America re 661118 investigation of inadvertent release of tailings pond liquid to San Juan River.No items of noncompliance found during investigation. (1 page(s), 2/24/1967)
• ML20211C517 - Forwards Invoice L-0947-73 for annual fee,covering 730205 to 740204. (3 page(s), 1/8/1973)
• ML20211D005 - Memorializes 730629 telcon w/Foote Mineral Co re preparation of environ rept.Draft will be transmitted for comment before final presentation. (3 page(s), 7/9/1973)
• ML20211D098 - Discusses radioactivity contamination limits for abandonment of facilities & equipment re transfer of contaminated milling equipment from Foote Mineral Co to individuals w/o appropriate AEC licenses. (1 page(s), 9/23/1969)
• ML20211C793 - Requests termination of U milling operations contract w/AEC. Operations ceased on or before 680601 & leased to Climax U Co.Return of property leased from Navajo Tribe desired. (3 page(s), 7/3/1969)
• ML20211D012 - Application for amend to License SUA-789,deleting Th-230 concentration assay requirement from liquid effluent sampling program. (3 page(s), 9/7/1965)
• ML20149C065 - Discusses reinsp of License SUA-789 on 680603-04. Noncompliance involved licensee failure to adequately determine concentrations to which employees may be exposed during nonroutine maint. (1 page(s), 6/7/1968)
• ML20211D173 - "Guidelines for Decontamination of Facilities & Equipment Prior to Release for Unrestricted Use or Termination of Licenses for Byproduct Source or SNM." (5 page(s), 4/22/1970)
• ML20211C723 - Forwards 730801 ltr as response to 740118 Invoice L-3664-74 for Foote Mineral Co.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 1/21/1974)
• ML20211C196 - Discusses Foote Mineral Co termination of license at Shiprock,NM U mill. (5 page(s), 9/11/1972)
• ML20211D156 - Notifies of change in mailing address. (3 page(s), 1/11/1972)
• ML20211C268 - Informs of plans to visit mill on 630402 to obtain info re health & safety evaluation of mill activities. (3 page(s), 3/22/1963)
• ML20211C303 - Forwards DA Nussbaumer ltr instructing Foote to submit environ rept per termination of License SUA-789,in accordance w/JD Lafleur 721222 ltr. (1 page(s), 6/1/1973)
• ML20211C035 - Forwards "Radiation Survey Rept for 1972," for mill at Shiprock,NM.Limits & specs,outlined in amended license issued on 720208,fulfilled.Requests determination that License SUA-789 no longer required. (80 page(s), 9/14/1972)
• ML20211C327 - Requests evaluation of previous & planned radiation surveys considering long-term maint of site,problem of resuspension of radionuclides & risk/cost/benefit analysis of using mill bldgs & site for planned activities of Navajo Nation. (1 page(s), 2/14/1973)
• ML20211D217 - Application for license to export approx 250 lb depleted U metal for R&D to Canada. (3 page(s), 10/27/1964)
• ML20211C555 - Requests corrections to beta gamma readings submitted in "Shiprock,NM Radiation Survey," dtd 720914 & revised 721226. Related info encl. (31 page(s), 1/5/1973)
• ML20211C080 - Informs that Shiprock mill produced about 1,533,000 tons of tailings containing 500,000 lb of U-308.Quantity of tailing matl in each of two piles not shown in records. (4 page(s), 3/21/1972)
• ML20211C481 - Forwards legal note re AEC authority to require U mill licensee to provide environ protection measures on mine tailings as condition of license termination.Provides legal basis for AEC jurisdiction under NEPA. (1 page(s), 3/29/1973)
• ML20211C028 - Forwards application for renewal of License R-157, incorporating answers to AEC 621017 request to Kerr-McGee Oil Industries,Inc. (1 page(s), 6/18/1963)
• ML20211C759 - Forwards comments on radiation survey rept.Radioactive contamination data above allowable limits. (4 page(s), 10/16/1972)
• ML20211C908 - Forwards listed documents re decontamination of facility, in response to 750211 request.Closeout contamination survey performed at Foote Mineral Co U mill site on 730227.W/o encls. (2 page(s), 2/20/1975)
• ML20211C369 - Responds to 730214 ltr re abandonment of Foote Mineral Co U mill near Shiprock,NM.Detailed confirmatory radiation survey performed on 730227.No excessive dual contamination found. (1 page(s), 4/12/1973)
• ML20211D020 - Proposes annual fee be charged to licensee,although cancellation of license requested before fee due.License still valid.Environ rept must be evaluated by AEC & coordinated w/EPA before cancellation of license. (1 page(s), 6/6/1973)
• ML20211D113 - Confirms telcon w/Gilliland.Info requested in 630930 ltr will be submitted within 30 to 45 days. (2 page(s), 3/20/1964)
• ML20211D000 - Supports termination of license for Foote Mineral Co. Consideration of tailings in same context as other tailings piles on Indian lands.Shiprock tailings legally transferred to Navajos by lease. (1 page(s), 3/4/1974)
• ML20211C110 - Informs that application for renewal of License R-157 should be filed no later than 630701.Extension requested in 630523 ltr satisfactory. (2 page(s), 6/4/1963)
• ML20211D313 - Responds to 640831 ltr re deficiency noted in film badge program.Film used up to this quarter transferred from Durango plant.Estimated readings indicate dosage rate of less than 310 rems of gamma radiation per quarter. (1 page(s), 9/3/1964)
• ML20211C968 - Requests permission to incinerate organic sludge from U Circuit SX.Downwind air testing for U to be performed. Radioactive airborne concentrations should not exceed 10CFR20 limits. (2 page(s), 6/27/1967)
• ML20211D090 - Forwards "Preliminary Rept on Alleged Pollution of San Juan River by Vanadium Corp of America Mill Shiprock,NM." (13 page(s), 11/21/1966)
• ML20211D306 - Forwards licensee reply to Form AEC-592. (1 page(s), 9/4/1964)
• ML20211C976 - Forwards Foote Mineral Co 680612 reply to Form AEC-592. Response considered adequate.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 6/17/1968)
• ML20211D182 - Requests termination of License SUA-789 & notification of individuals & branches.Ltr dtd 720314 & invoice encl.W/o encls. (1 page(s), 3/27/1972)
• ML20211C834 - Submits revised radiation safety program for consideration & approval.Processing of U & vanadium ores through License SUA-789 discontinued. (5 page(s), 3/20/1969)
• ML20211D193 - Advises that application to amend License SUA-789,changing matl possession limit to 50 kg or less must be submitted prior to 710407 to qualify for reduced license fee,in response to 710224 ltr. (1 page(s), 3/31/1971)
• ML20211C884 - Forwards application to renew License SUA-789,per 670728 request. (1 page(s), 8/24/1967)