Phosphate Mining: Oversight Has Strengthened, but Financial Assurances and Coordination Still Need Improvement

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By Anu K. Mittal (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 67
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-3411-0

Product Code: 1457834111

Description

For over 100 years in the U.S., phosphate has been mined on federal land primarily for use in fertilizer and herbicides. In 1996, selenium contamination from phosphate mines was discovered in Idaho, threatening the health of livestock and wildlife. Mines in the area are now being assessed for cleanup under the EPAäó»s Superfund program. This report determined the (1) extent to which federal oversight for phosphate operations has changed since 1996; (2) actions federal agencies and mine operators have taken to address contamination, amounts spent to date, and estimated remaining costs; and (3) types and amounts of financial assurances in place for phosphate-mining operations. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

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