Powertech USA, Inc.; Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Project; Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Final Programmatic Agreement
What happened
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewing source and byproduct materials license SUA-1600 for Powertech USA, Inc.'s Dewey-Burdock in situ uranium recovery project. This renewal, signed by Donald Trump, would extend the license for an additional 20 years for operations in Custer and Fall River counties, South Dakota. The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment, a finding of no significant impact, and a Section 106 Programmatic Agreement related to this proposed action.
Why it matters
This action would allow the continued recovery of uranium to produce yellowcake, which is used in making fuel for nuclear power reactors. The environmental assessment concludes that an environmental impact statement is not warranted, indicating no significant environmental impact is expected from the project's continuation.
Who it affects
- ›Powertech USA, Inc.
- ›Commercially operated nuclear power reactors
- ›Residents of Custer and Fall River counties, South Dakota
- ›U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- ›U.S. Bureau of Land Management
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