Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Program. Annual status report

The purposes of this program are to stabilize and control the tailings and other radioactive materials located at inactive uranium-processing sites located in 10 states in a safe and environmentally sound manner and to minimize or eliminate the potential radiation health hazards to the public. This report summarizes the activities undertaken during FY 1981 by DOE and other agencies. Progress made and present status are described under the following headings: radiological surveys and inclusion of vicinity properties; establishment of cooperative agreements; promulgation of standards for remedial action; acquisition of land and materials; reprocessing of residual radioactive materials; National Environmental Policy Act documentation; program planning; technology development; remedial action; public participation; interagency program activities; other federal agency activities; and state and Indian Tribe activities