The permit process for in-situ mining operations would be streamlined under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 1.<\/p>\n
LB498, introduced by Ellsworth Sen. LeRoy Louden, would establish regulations related specifically to in-situ mining, which Louden said is not covered adequately under current regulations. In-situ mining is a method of extracting uranium deposits from underground. Oxidized groundwater is injected into boreholes and dissolves the uranium for removal.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a huge economic driver in northwest Nebraska,\u201d Louden said.<\/p>\n
An Agriculture Committee amendment, adopted 32-0, replaced provisions of the bill and addresses the amended permit process used for in-situ mining companies.<\/p>\n
Currently, a permit could be amended unless it would increase daily peak withdrawal or annual volume by more than 25 percent from the amounts allowed in the original permit.<\/p>\n
The amended bill would add an exception to this language for a permit amendment to increase the daily peak withdrawal or annual volume to levels authorized under a state Department of Environmental Quality permit.<\/p>\n
Senators adopted a Louden technical amendment 32-0 and advanced the bill to select file on a 33-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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