Energia i regulacje · 14.09.1998

Grace Estate

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to amend NRC Source Material License SUA-1480 to authorize the licensee, the estate of Michael P. Grace (Grace Estate), to perform radiological cleanup and surface reclamation of three non- operating uranium extraction sites in New Mexico. Site 1 is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Gallup, New Mexico. Site 2 is located near Bibo, New Mexico. Site 3 is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Magdalena, New Mexico. This license currently authorizes the Grace Estate to possess, at the three sites, byproduct material in the form of uranium waste tailings, as well as other radioactive wastes generated by past operations. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was performed by the NRC staff in support of its review of the Grace Estate's license amendment request, in accordance with the requirements of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 51. The conclusion of the EA is a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed licensing action.