Generic Environmental Impact Statement & Supplemental EISs for In-situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities EPA NEPA/309 Reviews Cliff Rader Environmental Protection Agency Office of Federal Activities Director, NEPA Compliance Division February 20, 2013
Recent Progress • Strong inter-agency relationship (EPA Denver Regional Office and NRC) – Facilitated by regular meetings on SEIS scheduling, policy and technical issues 2
Looking Forward • Areas for Improvement for SEISs – Ensuring facility pond designs meet EPA regulatory requirements (40 CFR Part 61 Subpart W, National Emission Standards for Radon Emissions From Operating Mill Tailings ) – Providing comprehensive groundwater monitoring plans and air quality modeling, as warranted • Continuing close coordination & open dialogue prior to publication of SEISs 3
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