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 February 27, 2012Steve Tarlton, Program Manager Radiation Control ProgramHazardous Materials & Waste Management DivisionColorado Department of Public Health and the EnvironmentHMWMD-RAD-B24300 Cherry Creek Drive SouthDenver, Colorado 80246-1530Dear Mr. Tarlton:I am writing to you requesting your assistance in addressing an inquiry into the ColoradoDepartment of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) implementation of sections of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, that are applicable to regulation of uranium mills by Agreement States: 42 U.S.C.
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2021(o).The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has communicated with you and your staff onseveral occasions regarding these concerns since March of 2011. The discussions havefocused on the interpretation and implementation of The Rules and Regulations Pertaining toRadiation Control for the State of Colorado (6 CCR 1007-1, Part 18.6). Of particular concern is6 CCR 1007-1, Part 18.6.1, and whether this section provides for a public notice announcing anopportunity for the public to submit comments and participate in a public hearing on theissuance of a new license after publication of the draft license and environmental impactsanalysis, as required pursuant to Section 274(o) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended(the Act) and the State of Colorado amended Agreement with the NRC. See also, 42 U.S.C.§2021(o) and Section 274(b) of the Act.During the discussions, CDPHE proposed two corrective actions as a resolution to the issuesdescribed by the NRC staff.1. To address the generic issue (classification of regulatory requirements), it was discussedthat CDPHE will provide the NRC with proposed modifications to 6 CCR 1007-1, Part18.6.1 to provide specifically for issuance of a public notice announcing an opportunityfor the public to submit comments and request a public hearing on uranium millinglicensing actions and the compliance with standards for the protection of the publichealth, safety, and the environment from hazards associated with the licensed material.2. To address the current site-specific issue (no notice of hearing opportunity for thepublic), it was discussed that CDPHE would work with Energy Fuels to provide for anopportunity for a public hearing on the issuance of the new license for the Piñon RidgeUranium Mill.
 
S. Tarlton 2To assist us in responding to the concerns presented to us, please explain how CDPHE willcomplete the actions described above to resolve the issues. Please respond to this letter within30 days of the date of this letter.The NRC staff will continue discussions on this issue in the upcoming Integrated MaterialsPerformance Evaluation Program periodic review of the Colorado Agreement State Program,scheduled for April 2012.Should you have any additional questions, or need further assistance in this matter, pleasecontact Mr. Duncan White on (301) 415-2598 or emailduncan.white@nrc.gov.Sincerely,
 /RA/ 
Pamela J. Henderson, Acting Deputy Director Division of Materials Safety and State AgreementsOffice of Federal and State Materialsand Environmental Management Programs
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