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USGS report details uranium resources and potential effects of uranium mining near Grand Canyon

Posted by: Maven on February 19, 2010 at 5:53 am

From the USGS:

“Flagstaff, Ariz. — As part of the Department of the Interior’s evaluation of whether to segregate nearly 1 million acres of federal lands near the Grand Canyon from new uranium claims, the United States Geological Survey today released a report on uranium resources and uranium mining impacts in the area.

The studies contained in the report looked at uranium found in breccia pipe deposits and explored the geological, hydrological, and biological issues related to uranium mining on Federal lands near the park.

“The current two year time-out on new uranium mining claims gives us an opportunity to gather the best science and input from the public, Congress, stakeholders, and Tribes on whether to withdraw lands near the Grand Canyon from new mining claims for a longer period of time,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. “The USGS’s report and ongoing research will be helpful to a thoughtful consideration of how to best manage these areas.” … “

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February 19, 2010 · Filed Under Colorado River & the Southwest

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