Reclamation of Exxon Ray Point Tailings Basin
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper outlines key items for reclamation of uranium tailings impoundments, using the reclamation of Exxon Coal and Minerals Company's (ECMC'S) Ray Point (or Felder) uranium mill site and tailings impoundment as a case history. ECMC's Ray Point is the first Title II site for which a final reclamation plan has been approved and constructed. Initial reclamation work of the Ray Point Site consists of mill decommissioning, mill site cleanup, and initial tailings impoundment cover placement. The licensing process in Texas consists of submitting the reclamation plan documents to Texas Department of Health (TDH), with subsequent discussion of the plans and submittal of additional data, analyses, and clarification. Following approval of the Ray Point reclamation plan, final reclamation work is carried out, and consists of random fill placement, compacted soil cover construction, topsoiling, and revegetation. The Ray Point site is currently monitored for specific performance criteria. After these performance criteria have been achieved, ownership of the property will be transferred to the state.
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Published online: Dec 1, 1989
Published in print: Dec 1989
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