Uranium mining in Virginia scientific, technical, environmental, human health and safety, and regulatory aspects of uranium mining and processing in Virginia
"Uranium mining in the Commonwealth of Virginia has been prohibited since 1982 by a state moratorium, although approval for restricted uranium exploration in the state was granted in 2007. Uranium Mining in Virginia examines the scientific, technical, environmental, human health and safety, and...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
National Academies Press
2012, c2012
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Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-299)
- Nontechnical summary
- Virginia physical and social context
- Uranium occurrences, resources, and markets
- Uranium mining, processing, and reclamation
- Potential human health effects of uranium mining, processing, and reclamation
- Potential environmental effects of uranium mining, processing, and reclamation
- Regulation and oversight of uranium mining, processing, reclamation, and long-term stewardship
- Best practices