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Forwards 590921 memo which indicates that approx 15,000 tons of sand tailings were washed from licensee tailing area as result of flash flood on 500819.Believes licensee should be requested to evaluate health hazard associated w/release.

Accession Number: ML20151Q282

Date Released: Monday, October 28, 2024

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• ML20151Q278 - Forwards 590921 memo which indicates that approx 15,000 tons of sand tailings were washed from licensee tailing area as result of flash flood on 500819.Believes licensee should be requested to evaluate health hazard associated w/release. (1 page(s), 10/15/1959)
• ML20151Q284 - Discusses release of mill tailings into Browns Wash which adjoins tailings area & into Green River as result of flash flood.Notes that approx 15,000 tons of sand tailings were washed from tailings area.Believes hazard to be negligible. (2 page(s), 9/21/1959)
• ML20151Q288 - Forwards info requested on 590902 ltr re erosion of tailing from tailings area into Green River during recent heavy rain storm in area. (2 page(s), 9/16/1959)