Press Release-14-078, NRC Renews License for Crow Butte Uranium Recovery Facility

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Press Release-14-078: NRC Renews License for Crow Butte Uranium Recovery Facility
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No: 14-078 November 6, 2014 CONTACT: Maureen Conley, 301-415-8200 NRC Renews License for Crow Butte Uranium Recovery Facility The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed Crow Butte Resources Inc.s license to operate an in situ uranium recovery facility in Crawford, Neb., for an additional 10 years. The license now has an expiration date of Nov. 5, 2024.

NRC staff reviewed both the technical/safety and environmental aspects of the proposed renewal. A Safety Evaluation Report published in August 2014 found the facility could continue to operate safely. An Environmental Assessment published in the Oct. 30 Federal Register found there would be no significant environmental impact from continuing operation for another 10 years.