ML20202J206
| ML20202J206 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 12/05/1997 |
| From: | Jim Hickey NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Joseph Holonich NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| REF-WM-3 NUDOCS 9712110083 | |
| Download: ML20202J206 (5) | |
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4 December 5, 1997 MEMORANDUM TO: Joseph J. Holonich, Chief Uranium Recovery Branch Division of Waste Management, NMSS FROM:
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SUBJECT:
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Attachment:
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H Decommissionino Siter in FY96, NRC prepared a DT Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for tne onsite disposal of radioactive slag piles at the Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation faci lity in Cambridge, Ohio.
Shieldalloy obtained a license from NRC to process ores and mineral concentrates containing radioactive matcrials. These radioactive materials were segregated from the incoming ore during processing at the plant resulting in slag-a waste byproduct. Since 1987, Shieldalloy has been decommissioning the site and, in 1993, the company proposed to NRC that the slag piles be left in place as part of the decommissioning, rather than shipped offsite to a disposal facility NRC allowing such in-situ disposalis considered to be a major Federal action mvoiving a significant impact on the environment and, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, requires an EIS that examines other alternatives in addition to the proposed alternative and their effects on the environment. The impact on archeological sites is one of the areas routinely addrassed in the preparation of such DEISs. The DEIS for this project was published in July 1996, and included an analysis of archeologicalimpacts. After consulting with the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, NRC determined that there were no known archeological sites in the project area. The closest site is 0.3 miles from the facility and will not be affected by onsite dispo::al of the slag. There has been no additional activity in FY97 regarding archeology for this site.
NRC is also in the process of preparing an EIS for the decommissioning of Babcock and Wilcox's Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA), located in Parks Township, Pennsylvania. The SLDA is an area which was used in the 1960s and 1970s to dispose of ndioactively contaminated materials (primarily uranium and thorium) and non-radioact;ve waste in accordance with 10 CFR Part 20.304. NRC rescinded this requirement in 'i981. At least some of the waste is known to 3xceed NRC's existing radiological criteria for decommissioning. As part of the development of tha draft EIS for this site, NRC consulted with the Pennsylvania Office of Historic Preservation. During 1997, it was determined that no Artarcan Indian groups, lanos, or burial grounos have been identified in the vicinity of the project site. Drevious disturbance of the SLDA would likely have eliminated archeological or historical artifacts on the SLDA.
Uranium Recourv Sites:
In FY9C ihe Crownpoint in-situ solution mining project consisted of three separate sites -
Crownpoint, Unit 1, and Church Rock. Surveys are either ongoing or compieted for each of the sites. For the Crownpoint site, Navajo artifacts have been identified in the eastern two-thirds of the site at eight locations, with more expected to be found during a more comprehensive survey. Approximately half of the Unit 1 site has been surveyed by a qualified archeologist. \\
total of 33 archeological sites have been identified, and it is estirrated that an additional 40 archeological sites are present in the project area. The Church Rock site has been entirely surveyed by a qualified archeologist in two separate surveys, w'Jch identified 4 archeological sites.
In FY97 the NRC (ORNL contractor supported) conducted its review of the Museum of New Mexico, Office of Archeological Studies, report, detailing its findings regarding cultural resource Attachment l
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surveys conducted on the Crownpoint Project site. Thie is part of the ongoing review being conducted by the NRC pursuant to Section 106 cf the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Navajo Nation Cultural Resources Protection Act (19 NNC 1001 et. seq.) as part of the licensing process for the Crownpoint Project (Hydro Resources, inc/s) p9osed in-situ leach uranium mining project). The report will serve as the basis of a determination of potential effect under Section 106 cf NHPA. The NRC staff's review, and the report, have been forwarded to the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Navajo Nation Historic Preservction Officer for their review and comment. Adaitional follow up actions will be conducted between all parties to develop and implement an effective archaeological protection prog.am for all established sites at the Crownpoint Project.
NOTE TO SALLY CORNELL REGARDING SECTION C - ARCHEOLOGICAL OVERVIEW AND PLANNING STUDIES:
C1 Number of overviews or literature / map searches resulting in a file letter, report, or other documentation conducted by the Agency or its contractor (s) 1.
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