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What we want to know from Powertech Uranium Corp. You can see more questions
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Can you please explain to us the difference between low-level radioactive waste materials and
transuranics?
How are these waste materials handled, and where are they legally disposed of?
Our research of the public records indicates that Powertech Uranium Corp has retained the
services of Wallace Mayes as an "expert" on your panel of project managers; however, it appears
that his lax oversight on previous projects has resulted in numerous spills of radioactive
contaminants into the water, soil and air. With a documented track record like this, why is this man
on your payroll?
In the likely event of a spill on our property, what federally licensed and bonded company is on
retainer with Powertech Uranium Corp. to clean up the environment, how long will it take and what
reporting, monitoring and site-safety verification process and guidelines do you follow to assure
property/homeowners that their home is safe enough to inhabit?
If the leach mining that you propose is not a threat to our environment, then why do we have to
remove our livestock from the property, suspend youth activities and monitor our drinking water
supplies for the duration of your mining operation on our property?
We are now aware that there is a significant risk of environmental contamination to the water and
soil from in-situ leach mining, and yet you assure us that there is not a risk of airborne radioactive
contamination. What technology does Powertech Uranium Corp. use to monitor air quality, how long
has this technology been in use, and what company will be making these tests?
How many monitoring stations will be in place for each property owner: spacing and locations?
Will these stations continually track air quality for incursions of radon and radon progeny?
Specifically lead-210 and polonium-210.
What branch of the federal government oversees the test results?
To whom do you submit water, soil, and air quality reports during your work on our property, and
what radiation levels/parameters are you required to follow?
Please reference the specific environmental guidelines that you are required to follow, and
provide us with a copy.
How much money will Powertech Uranium Corp. put in escrow for the health care of local
community members who are exposed to contaminated water, soil and air? What is the life of this
escrow account and who will be the facilitator?
Which NCR approved waste facility will Powertech Uranium Corp. be using?
What is the method of transport to this site?
Richard Clements, Jr. is listed as being retained by Powertech Uranium Corp. What is his
continued role in the current litigation between Kleberg County of Kingsville, Texas and Uranium
Resources, Inc.?
What market is the uranium mined by Powertech Uranium Corporation sold to? Does this uranium
stay in the United States or does it go overseas?
We understand that Powertech Uranium Corporation is actively seeking to and is currently
pursuing purchasing real estate within section 15, T9N, R67W. To what end? Why is Powertech
Uranium Corp interested in open and empty buildings?
Is Powertech Uranium Corp. still planning on doing an open-pit uranium mine in section 35, T9N,
R67W?
In some documentation Powertech Uranium Corp refers to the uranium extraction process as
in-situ leach and other in-situ recovery, why the difference in verbiage?
We see that the Centennial Project agreement allows Powertech Uranium Corp to retain
"by-products" from the uranium extraction process, what other valuable by-products do you expect
to find?
Powertech Uranium Corp continually calls the water being re-injected into the aquifer "treated"
what is you definition of this treatment process? What will be added to the water during this
treatment and reinjection of the water into the aquifer?
Many in-situ leaching sites use hydrochloric acid in the process of uranium mining. Powertech
Uranium Corp states they will use "oxygenated" water. Have you ever and do you plan to at some
point, use hydrochloric acid on this or other projects? Even if your yield of uranium is not quite
what you expect from just the oxygenated water?
What is your projected drilling date?
How deep will the wells be?
How many wells will there be?
Where, specifically, is the planned location of these wells?
What specific Homeland Security Rules must you follow to protect surrounding communities from
terrorist activity?
Why would Mr. Blubaugh tell Fox 31 News that he has never heard of any aquifers being
contaminated from in-situ leaching processes of uranium extraction when there are MANY
documented cases? Kingsville Dome is one. Just look at the links on our website, you'll see many
other examples from around the world.
Do you know EXACTLY where the aquifers are in relation to the wells Powertech Uranium Corp will
be drilling and using as injection and extraction wells? Are you familiar with which aquifers may be
affected by any leakage or spillage? Please name them.
Where will the drying and packaging of yellow cake occur? Uranium Mills or onsite?
What mill will receive the by-product tanks if not processed onsite?
What specifically has Powertech Uranium Corp learned from places where the aquifer has been
damaged by this in-situ process?
What new technology will Powertech Uranium Corp be incorporating to avoid just such a tragedy?
Things such as updating the drilling process. Updating the type of casing used to line and protect
our water supplies. Updating the monitoring and shut off system to limit the amount of hazardous
and toxic elements being released into our water, soil and/or air. We want to see the plans of the
wells, the manufacturers being used for the construction materials, all ratings on the construction
materials, etc.
Our meeting on Friday, April 13th leads us to understand that one of Powertech Uranium Corps
goals is to change the negative face of uranium mining and especially the in-situ process. We are
somewhat relieved to hear that, and yet still mistrusting. I'm sure you fully understand that we are
very concerned about this type of operation and the risks to the quality of our water, soil and air.
The likelihood of heavy metal poisoning and radiation poisoning are greatly heightened by having
an in-situ uranium mining process on our aquifer. Powertech Uranium Corp has a great opportunity
in meeting their goal of changing the negative face of uranium mining by working with the
communities of the Centennial Project. The Northern Colorado area is filled with highly educated
and interested people. The best thing Powertech Uranium Corp can do is to honor our educated
body by providing us with everything down to the minute detail of their in-situ leaching process.
I would boldly suggest that all governing bodies involved with any of the permitting process ask
that each and every one of these questions and more be answered in full and minute detail before
granting any permit. We would be honored to have you begin to answer these questions and we
will post them on our website for all to see.
Powertech Uranium Corp has a great opportunity to show good-will in regard to maintaining an
environmentally clean in-situ uranium mining process by offering to double the bonds that the
state of Colorado requires be posted. If Powertech Uranium Corp is confident about their work
ethic, this will not be any bother to them. Once the mining operation is complete and the site is
vacated in a reclaimed and restored manner, the bond could be returned. Is Powertech Uranium
Corp willing to put the money where their mouth is?
According to Lane Douglas, the corporation stands to net around $900,000,000 (at 4/13/07 uranium
prices) from the Centennial Project. Show us your good faith by helping us maintain the health of
our water, soil and air here in Northern Colorado. The amount of profit available as well as the
level of technology available really gives Powertech Uranium Corp an incredible opportunity to
"clean up the act" of the uranium mining industry. Will you do that?
transuranics?
How are these waste materials handled, and where are they legally disposed of?
Our research of the public records indicates that Powertech Uranium Corp has retained the
services of Wallace Mayes as an "expert" on your panel of project managers; however, it appears
that his lax oversight on previous projects has resulted in numerous spills of radioactive
contaminants into the water, soil and air. With a documented track record like this, why is this man
on your payroll?
In the likely event of a spill on our property, what federally licensed and bonded company is on
retainer with Powertech Uranium Corp. to clean up the environment, how long will it take and what
reporting, monitoring and site-safety verification process and guidelines do you follow to assure
property/homeowners that their home is safe enough to inhabit?
If the leach mining that you propose is not a threat to our environment, then why do we have to
remove our livestock from the property, suspend youth activities and monitor our drinking water
supplies for the duration of your mining operation on our property?
We are now aware that there is a significant risk of environmental contamination to the water and
soil from in-situ leach mining, and yet you assure us that there is not a risk of airborne radioactive
contamination. What technology does Powertech Uranium Corp. use to monitor air quality, how long
has this technology been in use, and what company will be making these tests?
How many monitoring stations will be in place for each property owner: spacing and locations?
Will these stations continually track air quality for incursions of radon and radon progeny?
Specifically lead-210 and polonium-210.
What branch of the federal government oversees the test results?
To whom do you submit water, soil, and air quality reports during your work on our property, and
what radiation levels/parameters are you required to follow?
Please reference the specific environmental guidelines that you are required to follow, and
provide us with a copy.
How much money will Powertech Uranium Corp. put in escrow for the health care of local
community members who are exposed to contaminated water, soil and air? What is the life of this
escrow account and who will be the facilitator?
Which NCR approved waste facility will Powertech Uranium Corp. be using?
What is the method of transport to this site?
Richard Clements, Jr. is listed as being retained by Powertech Uranium Corp. What is his
continued role in the current litigation between Kleberg County of Kingsville, Texas and Uranium
Resources, Inc.?
What market is the uranium mined by Powertech Uranium Corporation sold to? Does this uranium
stay in the United States or does it go overseas?
We understand that Powertech Uranium Corporation is actively seeking to and is currently
pursuing purchasing real estate within section 15, T9N, R67W. To what end? Why is Powertech
Uranium Corp interested in open and empty buildings?
Is Powertech Uranium Corp. still planning on doing an open-pit uranium mine in section 35, T9N,
R67W?
In some documentation Powertech Uranium Corp refers to the uranium extraction process as
in-situ leach and other in-situ recovery, why the difference in verbiage?
We see that the Centennial Project agreement allows Powertech Uranium Corp to retain
"by-products" from the uranium extraction process, what other valuable by-products do you expect
to find?
Powertech Uranium Corp continually calls the water being re-injected into the aquifer "treated"
what is you definition of this treatment process? What will be added to the water during this
treatment and reinjection of the water into the aquifer?
Many in-situ leaching sites use hydrochloric acid in the process of uranium mining. Powertech
Uranium Corp states they will use "oxygenated" water. Have you ever and do you plan to at some
point, use hydrochloric acid on this or other projects? Even if your yield of uranium is not quite
what you expect from just the oxygenated water?
What is your projected drilling date?
How deep will the wells be?
How many wells will there be?
Where, specifically, is the planned location of these wells?
What specific Homeland Security Rules must you follow to protect surrounding communities from
terrorist activity?
Why would Mr. Blubaugh tell Fox 31 News that he has never heard of any aquifers being
contaminated from in-situ leaching processes of uranium extraction when there are MANY
documented cases? Kingsville Dome is one. Just look at the links on our website, you'll see many
other examples from around the world.
Do you know EXACTLY where the aquifers are in relation to the wells Powertech Uranium Corp will
be drilling and using as injection and extraction wells? Are you familiar with which aquifers may be
affected by any leakage or spillage? Please name them.
Where will the drying and packaging of yellow cake occur? Uranium Mills or onsite?
What mill will receive the by-product tanks if not processed onsite?
What specifically has Powertech Uranium Corp learned from places where the aquifer has been
damaged by this in-situ process?
What new technology will Powertech Uranium Corp be incorporating to avoid just such a tragedy?
Things such as updating the drilling process. Updating the type of casing used to line and protect
our water supplies. Updating the monitoring and shut off system to limit the amount of hazardous
and toxic elements being released into our water, soil and/or air. We want to see the plans of the
wells, the manufacturers being used for the construction materials, all ratings on the construction
materials, etc.
Our meeting on Friday, April 13th leads us to understand that one of Powertech Uranium Corps
goals is to change the negative face of uranium mining and especially the in-situ process. We are
somewhat relieved to hear that, and yet still mistrusting. I'm sure you fully understand that we are
very concerned about this type of operation and the risks to the quality of our water, soil and air.
The likelihood of heavy metal poisoning and radiation poisoning are greatly heightened by having
an in-situ uranium mining process on our aquifer. Powertech Uranium Corp has a great opportunity
in meeting their goal of changing the negative face of uranium mining by working with the
communities of the Centennial Project. The Northern Colorado area is filled with highly educated
and interested people. The best thing Powertech Uranium Corp can do is to honor our educated
body by providing us with everything down to the minute detail of their in-situ leaching process.
I would boldly suggest that all governing bodies involved with any of the permitting process ask
that each and every one of these questions and more be answered in full and minute detail before
granting any permit. We would be honored to have you begin to answer these questions and we
will post them on our website for all to see.
Powertech Uranium Corp has a great opportunity to show good-will in regard to maintaining an
environmentally clean in-situ uranium mining process by offering to double the bonds that the
state of Colorado requires be posted. If Powertech Uranium Corp is confident about their work
ethic, this will not be any bother to them. Once the mining operation is complete and the site is
vacated in a reclaimed and restored manner, the bond could be returned. Is Powertech Uranium
Corp willing to put the money where their mouth is?
According to Lane Douglas, the corporation stands to net around $900,000,000 (at 4/13/07 uranium
prices) from the Centennial Project. Show us your good faith by helping us maintain the health of
our water, soil and air here in Northern Colorado. The amount of profit available as well as the
level of technology available really gives Powertech Uranium Corp an incredible opportunity to
"clean up the act" of the uranium mining industry. Will you do that?
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