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Partial response to FOIA request for records re Molycorp, Washington,PA for 1965-1985.App A Items 101-145 available in PDR.Search for addl documents continuing.

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• ML20210F776 - Partial response to FOIA request for records re Molycorp, Washington,PA for 1965-1985.App A Items 101-145 available in PDR.Search for addl documents continuing. (4 page(s), 1/27/1986)
• ML20210G709 - Confirms topics discussed at 721003 meeting in Bethesda,Md to resolve impasse in company efforts to comply w/AEC requirements to remove buried source matls.Dilution of wastes to nonlicensed limit requested. (6 page(s), 10/10/1972)
• ML20210G417 - Forwards rept re Molycorp problems in disposing of waste slag containing small concentrations of source matls.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 11/20/1972)
• ML20210G363 - Requests results of sampling of slag,confirming that no single burial exceeds 50 mCi natural thorium.Posting radioactive signs at thorium-bearing slag piles may be inappropriate citation.Item will be reexamined in next insp. (1 page(s), 8/30/1971)
• ML20210G348 - Clarifies alleged items of noncompliance per 710723 ltr & telcon re 710610-11 insp.Items include authorization to dispose of source matl by burial,dimensions of deposits & total amounts per deposit. (2 page(s), 8/12/1971)
• ML20210G101 - Advises of issuance of Amend 1 to License SMB-744 re aboveground storage of slag containing thorium,per 731127 request.License changed from Category 2A to 2C. (1 page(s), 12/17/1973)
• ML20210G919 - Discusses Insp 40-7097/78-01 on 780824.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:present status of storage of thorium slag at Washington,PA. (2 page(s), 9/8/1978)
• ML20210G266 - Responds to 660512 request for addl info re proposed amend to License SMB-744 by forwarding chemical method for determination of U & thorium & method for determining efficiency of wet scrubber sys. (8 page(s), 7/21/1966)
• ML20210G716 - Handwritten memo recommending license be rescheduled as special w/phone call to headquarters in Sept 1973 to followup on Div of Matl Licensing & licensee action re disposal of slag wastes. (1 page(s), 3/15/1973)
• ML20210G394 - Requests confirmation of plans to remove thorium bearing slag from present burial site & date of completion,per 711105 ltr & meeting re request for amend to authorize storage of waste slag pending eventual disposal. (2 page(s), 11/24/1971)
• ML20210G729 - Forwards ltr from WR Kuntz,President of Molybdenum Corp of America.Meeting regulatory requirements for disposal of thorium bearing slag has been continuing problem.G Roy familiar w/details. (1 page(s), 8/21/1973)
• ML20210G696 - Application for amend to License SMB-744,authorizing use of thorium.Collection & analyses of health physics samples will be performed by Applied Health Physics,Inc. (2 page(s), 10/19/1967)
• ML20210G840 - Notice of violation from insp on 760521.Violation noted: signs not posted in area where thorium slag stored per 10CFR20.203(e)(2) requirements. (1 page(s), 5/28/1976)
• ML20210G369 - Responds to 710830 ltr.Meeting re intentions to reclaim rare earth elements to concentrate columbium slags & to store slag in pile or trench requested.Rept re waste disposal problem will be submitted for review. (2 page(s), 11/5/1971)
• ML20210G801 - Forwards notice of violation from Insp 40-7097/76-01 on 760521. (2 page(s), 5/28/1976)
• ML20210G296 - Concludes that no purpose served in issuing citation for unlawful possession of matl prior to 1963.License correctly designated I-II.Reinsp recommended in Dec 1971. (2 page(s), 7/15/1971)
• ML20210G326 - Forwards description of noncompliance items per 710610-11 insp of License SMB-744 re radiation safety,compliance w/ rules & regulations & conditions of license.Response within 20 days requested.Related info encl. (4 page(s), 7/23/1971)
• ML20210G956 - Forwards License SMB-1393,replacing License SMB-744. License SMB-1408 encl per 841219 telcon.Related info encl. (13 page(s), 1/14/1985)
• ML20210G401 - Advises of agreement w/Applied Health Physics,Inc to transfer source matl from Washington,PA site to burial grounds.Contractural arrangements will be completed by 720630.Applied Health Physics will submit schedule. (1 page(s), 6/22/1972)
• ML20210F987 - Advises of issuance of Amend 1 to renewed License SMB-744, per 671019 request.Items 7 & 8 amended as listed.Request for exemption to 10CFR20.301 re disposal of waste slag under review. (1 page(s), 11/8/1967)
• ML20210G474 - "Problems in Disposing of Waste Slag Containing Traces of Thorium,Analysis of Problems,Summary of Actions Taken to Resolve Problems & Rept of Current Status." (15 page(s), 10/13/1972)
• ML20210F898 - Advises of issuance of Amend 2 to License SMB-744,per 660418 & 0721 requests.Item 8 of license amended to include dates of 660418 & 0721. (1 page(s), 8/10/1966)
• ML20210G405 - Summary of 721003 meeting w/Molybdenum Corp,Applied Health Physics,Atomic State Development Authority & State of NY in Bethesda,MD re means od disposal of 200 truckloads of thorium bearing slag. (3 page(s), 10/17/1972)
• ML20210G411 - Forwards correspondence & rept summarizing Molybdenum Corp problems in disposal of wastes containing thorium.Matl meets 10CFR40.13(c)(i)(vi) criteria.AEC decision desperatly needed.Related info encl. (2 page(s), 11/21/1972)
• ML20210G872 - Forwards original License SMB-744 per AEC 751023 ltr. Washington,PA location,Item 4 of application,presently used for storage.Maint & surveillance program for storage pile described. (2 page(s), 7/13/1976)
• ML20210G310 - Insp rept on 710610-11.Noncompliance noted:slags containing natural thorium exceeded 50 mCi per location & areas w/ natural thorium levels exceeding 5 mCi not posted. (7 page(s), 8/5/1971)
• ML20209B821 - Provides written opinion that 10CFR40.13(c)(1)(vi) exemption of 0.25% by weight applies only to rare earth products.Raw matl for rare earth processing & end-of-processing waste streams do not fall under exemption. (2 page(s), 12/14/1982)
• ML20210G763 - Requests relief to permit utilization of solid waste burial sites at AEC Fernald or Oak Ridge facilities as discussed in 730703 meeting.Applied Health Physics,Inc involvement reviewed.Related info encl. (17 page(s), 8/8/1973)
• ML20210G793 - Ack receipt of 760602 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct violations noted in Insp 40-7097/76-01.J Goldsmith will perform periodic audits to assure maint of proper posting. (1 page(s), 6/14/1976)
• ML20210G440 - Forwards rept, "Problems in Disposing of Waste Slag Containing Traces of Thorium," dtd 721013,721010 ltr re radioisotope dilution & Attachments 3 & 4 showing that slag meets 10CFR40.13(c)(i)(vi) requirements. (2 page(s), 11/20/1972)
• ML20210G898 - Application for renewal of License SMB-744,authorizing processing of ore concentrates containing small quantities of natural thorium as unwanted contaminant to produce ferro- columbium alloy per listed submittals. (2 page(s), 12/26/1974)
• ML20210G935 - Advises that GW Dawes selected as radiation officer because of operational demands,in response to 801008 ltr re UM Vagh qualifications.GW Dawes qualifications listed. (1 page(s), 11/19/1980)
• ML20210F856 - Advises of issuance of Amend 1 to License SMB-744, designating place & storage locations. (1 page(s), 3/2/1965)
• ML20210G377 - Requests info re intended corrective action to achieve compliance w/10CFR20.304 by 720601.Ack receipt of 711222 ltr re plans to remove thorium bearing slag & interim plans for controlling slag pending final disposition. (1 page(s), 2/9/1972)
• ML20210G283 - Application for renewal of License SMB-744,authorizing up to 80,000 lb 1-1.5% thorium ore concentrate for processing at any one time & designating JR Goldsmith as radiation safety officer. (15 page(s), 11/4/1969)
• ML20210G828 - Advises that signs posted in accordance w/10CFR20.203(e)(2) per Insp 40-7097/76-01 during last wk of May 1976. (1 page(s), 6/2/1976)