Workshop: Uranium Exploration: Public Health and Welfare, and Water Concerns
Workshop: Uranium Exploration: Public Health and Welfare, and Water Concerns"
• DO YOU KNOW that exploratory drilling for uranium took place without the public’s knowledge or consent in 2007?
• DO YOU KNOW that exploratory drilling may result in groundwater contamination and toxic water spills?
• DO YOU KNOW that the VA Department of Mines, Mineral and Energy does not require uranium mining companies to ...notify the public before they can engage in uranium exploration?
• DO YOU KNOW that although authorized by law, the Department of Mines, Mineral and Energy chose not to promulgate regulations to protect the environment, public health, and public transparency but allowed VUI to proceed without the public’s knowledge or consent?
• DO YOU KNOW that since 2007, VUI has had the permit to drill renewed multiple times without any public notice or public participation?
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW!
You can learn more about health and water risks of uranium exploration by attending the workshop by Paul Robinson, Research Director of Southwest Information and Research Center, NM. Mr. Robinson has 35 years of experience in providing technical expert services to communities, agencies, businesses and organizations on policy issues related to uranium mining, processing and storage of radioactive waste. In 2011, Mr. Robinson was invited to testify before the National Academy of Sciences uranium mining panel.
WHEN: Monday, June 17th at 6pm
WHERE: The Pittsylvania County Courthouse
• DO YOU KNOW that exploratory drilling for uranium took place without the public’s knowledge or consent in 2007?
• DO YOU KNOW that exploratory drilling may result in groundwater contamination and toxic water spills?
• DO YOU KNOW that the VA Department of Mines, Mineral and Energy does not require uranium mining companies to ...notify the public before they can engage in uranium exploration?
• DO YOU KNOW that although authorized by law, the Department of Mines, Mineral and Energy chose not to promulgate regulations to protect the environment, public health, and public transparency but allowed VUI to proceed without the public’s knowledge or consent?
• DO YOU KNOW that since 2007, VUI has had the permit to drill renewed multiple times without any public notice or public participation?
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW!
You can learn more about health and water risks of uranium exploration by attending the workshop by Paul Robinson, Research Director of Southwest Information and Research Center, NM. Mr. Robinson has 35 years of experience in providing technical expert services to communities, agencies, businesses and organizations on policy issues related to uranium mining, processing and storage of radioactive waste. In 2011, Mr. Robinson was invited to testify before the National Academy of Sciences uranium mining panel.
WHEN: Monday, June 17th at 6pm
WHERE: The Pittsylvania County Courthouse
9 N Main St,
Chatham, VA 24531
Light refreshments will be served
Light refreshments will be served
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