What: Uranium Working Group Public Meeting in Chatham
When: August 2, 2012 6 pm (joint meeting with NRC)
Where: Old Dominion Agricultural Complex (19783 US Highway 29, Suite G Chatham, VA 24531)
Topic: Water Quality Monitoring Plan for Surface and Groundwater, Air Quality Monitoring Plan, Virginia Water Quality Standards and Waterworks Regulations
Can’t make the meeting: Submit your comments online
| 08/02/2012 (6:00 p.m.) |
Meeting of the Commonwealth of
Virginia Uranium Working Group (NRC invited to participate): Old Dominion Agricultural Complex 19783 US Highway 29, Suite G Chatham, VA 24531 |
Additional meetings scheduled below:
- August 28, 2012 – 6 pm
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 - October 17, 2012 – 6 pm
Old Dominion Agricultural Complex
19783 US Highway 29, Suite G
Chatham, VA 24531
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will hold meetings to gather public input on the issues of water supply and recreational water to assess the impact of uranium mining and milling in Virginia.
When: August 7, 2012 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Chatham Circuit Court Building (3 North Main St. Chatham)
Details: Comments from as many participants as time allows. Registration is not required.
Can’t make the meeting? Submit your comments online
What: Department of Health Small Group Discussion Meeting on Uranium Mining and Water in Chatham
When: August 8, 20128:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Where: Chatham County Administration Building (1 Center St. Chatham)
Registration: Deadline to sign-up for discussion groups: July 31, 2012
Details: A small group of participants engage in more focused and in-depth discussions of public concerns, health risks, and potential regulatory changes. Members of the public who are interested in participating are invited to submit their name for participation in one of the discussion sessions listed in the schedule. A total of 15 to 20 persons will be randomly selected from the names submitted and VDH is suggesting that individuals indicate their interest or expertise in the following areas, in order to assure a robust discussion: the agricultural community, water service provider, general business community, business associated with recreational water, academic with a special knowledge of geology or groundwater, local government, or private homeowner.
How: If you are interested please submit your name, your area of interest, address and telephone number, e-mail address and other contact information, and preferred meeting location to https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
What: A Clean Air and Clean Water Luncheon in Danville
Join us to hear an update on the Keep the Ban campaign, including the latest scoop on Governor Bob McDonnell's Uranium Working Group.
You'll also get hands-on training in how to communicate effectively with elected officials.
Armed with the facts and skills you need, you can be a voice to protect Virginia's health and heritage.
Presentations include:
---Proposed landfills affecting the Dan River" by Tiffany Hayworth, Dan River Basin Association;
---The Clean Air Act and you" by Jeffrey Painter, Va. League Conservation Voters;and
---Uranium mining and drinking water" by Nathan Lott, Virginia Conservation Network.
Where: Pepsi Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA 24541
When: Friday Aug. 10, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Who: Expert presenters and community volunteers like you
When: Friday Aug. 10, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Who: Expert presenters and community volunteers like you
Cost: Free, but registration is required
Register: At www.vcnva.org or by calling 804-644-0283
We look forward to seeing you at these events,
- The Keep the Ban Team
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Did you know? Virginia has a nearly 30-year ban on uranium mining. The uranium industry is making a well-financed push to repeal the ban so they can mine and process uranium, starting in Southside Virginia. Drinking water, human health, farmland, property values, wildlife and tourism across Virginia are at risk.
The Keep the Ban Coalition is a group of local and state organizations working to maintain the existing ban on uranium mining in Virginia. Scores of public interest groups and localities (see the list here) and over 10,000 citizens have stated their support to the General Assembly for keeping the ban on uranium mining in Virginia.
http://keeptheban.org/
