ML20245D981
| ML20245D981 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 10/13/1988 |
| From: | Bell M NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Moffett D CAMECO (FORMERLY ELDORADO NUCLEAR, LTD./ELDORADO |
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| FOIA-89-359 NUDOCS 8810210662 | |
| Download: ML20245D981 (2) | |
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-I-007 1 3 1988 Dr. D. Moffett,' Manager Research, Technology and Environment Division Eldorado Resources Limited Suite.700, 350 Albert Stret Ottawa, Ont. Canada KIR 7X7
Dear Mr. Mcffett:
As you are aware, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been reviewing Eldorado's request to dispose of waste generated during production of uranium hexafloride at a hazardous waste management facility in Michigan. At question is the applicability of NRC regulation to the import and disposal of this waste, due to its radioactive content.
The proposal by Eldorado indicates that the radioactive content of the waste is less than 500 ppm natural uranium. However, the NRC. staff also needs to know the concentration of thorium in this waste.
In addition, we recently learned that Eldorado no longer seeks to dispose of the subject waste in Michigan, but that you may pursue disposal with Chemical Waste Management in the state of New York.
Until we are able to conclude our review, please keep us informed of any-such alternatives you intend to pursue for disposal of this waste in the United States. We intend to keep the appropriate state authorities informed as to NRC's decisions regarding this waste.
Lastly, you should note that NRC's regulations pertain only to the radiological content of the waste Eldorado has requested to dispose of in the United States.
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for import and disposal may apply to other potentially hazardous properties of this waste.
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We look forward to' additional communication with you regarding the disposition of the Eldorado waste.
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