Definition of Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRA) of 1978

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Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRA) of 1978

The term 'Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRA) of 1978' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The act that directed the Department of Energy to provide for stabilization and control of the uranium mill tailings from in activesites in a safe and environmentally sound manner to minimize radiation health hazards to the public. It authorized the Department to undertake remedial actions at 24 designated inactive uranium-processing sites and at an estimated 5,048 vicinity properties'.

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