Energia i regulacje · 23.12.2020

United Nuclear Corporation Church Rock Project

On November 13, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued for public comment a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for United Nuclear Corporation's (UNC) license amendment request. The UNC is requesting authorization to amend its license (SUA-1475) to excavate approximately 1 million cubic yards (CY) of mine waste from the Northeast Church Rock Mine Site and dispose of it at the existing mill site in McKinley County, New Mexico. The comment period was originally scheduled to close on December 28, 2020. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments. The NRC plans to hold a public meeting in the future to promote full understanding of the contemplated action and facilitate public comment.