Durango, Colorado, Disposal and Processing Sites

Durango, Colorado, Disposal and Processing Sites map.

Durango, Colorado, Disposal Site

The Durango disposal site, a Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA) Title I disposal site, is licensed to DOE for custody and long-term care, and managed by the Office of Legacy Management. The site transitioned to DOE in 1996 and requires routine inspection and maintenance, records-related activities, and stakeholder support. 

Durango, Colorado, Processing Site

The Durango processing site, a Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA) Title I site, is licensed to DOE for custody and long-term care, and managed by the Office of Legacy Management. The site transitioned to DOE in 1996 and requires routine inspection and maintenance, records-related activities, and stakeholder support. 

For more information about the Durango disposal and processing sites, view the fact sheet.

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