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 PREFACE

The First and Second Symposia on Uranium Mill Tailings Management were held in Fort Collins in November, 1978 and November, 1979. During these recent years considerable effort has been devoted to research into the needs of both industry and regulatory agencies. In addition, a number of developments have occurred with regard to regulations. The Third Symposium is intended to disseminate the results of the research conducted to date and to provide a forum for the discussion of issues relating to regulation. It is expected that these Proceedings will represent the current State-of-the-Art in Uranium Mill Tailings Management. We wish to thank the authors of these papers and registrants at the Symposium for their interest and participation.

Organizing Committee

John D. Nelson, Chairman Thomas A. Shepherd, Co-Chairman Steven R. Abt, Co-Chairman Thomas V. Edgar Joseph P. Martin Ruth Vickers, Secretary Dean Bressler, Coordinator