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Category Archives: Uranium

Impacts of uranium milling and mining in western Colorado

Comment on Radiation Control Act rules

Posted on November 12, 2013 by WCC

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is coming to Grand Junction and Montrose this week, seeking public comment on a state rule-making about uranium processing. Part 18: Licensing Requirements for Uranium and Thorium Processing is part of … Continue reading →

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Submit your comments today on the Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by WCC

Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE) is accepting public comment on Energy Fuels’ Construction Plan and Decommissioning Funding Plan for the Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill until September 13th. These documents will govern not only how the mill is … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uranium | Tagged Pinon Ridge, public comment

Dear DOE: Clean up before start up!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by WCC

We are approaching the deadline for public comment regarding the Department of Energy’s  (DOE ) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) evaluating their Uranium Leasing Program (ULP) for Western Colorado. This document will govern uranium leasing over 25,000 acres in Mesa, … Continue reading →

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Posted in News, Uranium | Tagged comments due, DOE, take action, Uranium leasing

Piñon Ridge uranium mill draws strong public comments

Posted on November 26, 2012 by WCC

by Janet Johnson, Grand Junction Over 20 Western Colorado Congress members traveled to Nucla on November 12 to clearly voice their concerns about the proposed Piñon Ridge uranium mill. Our group’s comments, which were joined by written comments from dozens … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uranium | Tagged Montrose County, Pinon Ridge

Take Action: Comment on Uranium Mill NOW

Posted on November 9, 2012 by WCC

The formal hearing on the Piñon Ridge Uranium mill application is happening NOW in Nucla, Colorado! Judge Richard Dana needs to hear your concerns on this proposal to build a new uranium mill in a region that still suffers economically, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uranium | Tagged Montrose County, Pinon Ridge

Uranium Mill Hearing on Nov 7 in Nucla

Posted on August 13, 2012 by WCC

When a Denver District Court invalidated the radioactive materials license for the proposed Piñon Ridge uranium mill in western Montrose County on June 13, it set in motion he proposed Piñon Ridge mill in western Colorado makes uranium a very … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uranium | Tagged Pinon Ridge

Uranium Development Not Economical

Posted on August 13, 2012 by WCC

Pete Winn, a geologist with 30 years of work experience analyzing financial viability of projects for the uranium mining industry, elaborated on the bleak economic outlook for uranium mining and milling for two gatherings of concerned citizens in mid-July.  WCC … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uranium | Tagged Pinon Ridge

Judge Yanks Uranium Mill Permit

Posted on June 18, 2012 by WCC

by Janet Johnson, Grand Junction Map by Rocky Mountain Wild. A Denver District Court invalidated the radioactive materials license for the proposed Piñon Ridge uranium mill in western Montrose County on June 13. The license had been issued to Energy … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uranium | Tagged Montrose County, Pinon Ridge

Uranium Activists Meet in Moab

Posted on June 18, 2012 by WCC

photos and story by Lee Gelatt, WCC Community Organizer The Uranium Confab in Moab, Utah, on May 13-16, was a gathering for activists to learn and strategize around uranium issues in the Southwest. The conference was sponsored by the Information … Continue reading →

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