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<v-card-text class="text-left">
<p class="text-left">
I am writing to urge your immediate action to take a precautionary pause on uranium mining operations near White Mesa, Utah and conduct an environmental impact assessment review. These activities threaten the environment, public health, and cultural heritage of the region. Further, we believe the mining activities and related processing have a measurable economic impact on the State’s budget in connection with climate disaster mitigation. Moreover, the activities at the mine and related impacts may conflict with existing Utah statutes that are designed to safeguard community health and the environment.
I am writing to urge your immediate action to take a precautionary
pause on uranium mining operations near White Mesa, Utah and conduct
an environmental impact assessment review. Radioactive material is
being sent to white mesa from around the world. These activities
threaten the environment, public health, and cultural heritage of
the region. Further, we believe the mining activities and related
processing have a measurable economic impact on the State’s budget
in connection with climate disaster mitigation. Moreover, the
activities at the mine and related impacts may conflict with
existing Utah statutes that are designed to safeguard community
health and the environment.
</p>

<p class="text-left">
1. Environmental Threats and Legal Context:
</p>
<p class="text-left">1. Environmental Threats and Legal Context:</p>

<p class="text-left">
Uranium mining poses significant risks to groundwater, surface water, and air quality in the White Mesa area. Specifically, these activities may violate Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 5, the “Utah Water Quality Act,” which mandates the protection of water resources from pollution. Moreover, Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 2, the “Utah Air Conservation Act,” stipulates that the state must control and reduce air pollution. Uranium mining generates radioactive dust and emissions that can degrade air quality, posing health risks to nearby residents and ecosystems.
Uranium mining poses significant risks to groundwater, surface
water, and air quality in the White Mesa area. Specifically, these
activities may violate Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 5, the “Utah
Water Quality Act,” which mandates the protection of water resources
from pollution. Moreover, Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 2, the “Utah
Air Conservation Act,” stipulates that the state must control and
reduce air pollution. Uranium mining generates radioactive dust and
emissions that can degrade air quality, posing health risks to
nearby residents and ecosystems.
</p>

<p class="text-left">
2. Public Health Risks:
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<p class="text-left">2. Public Health Risks:</p>

<p class="text-left">
Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 3, the “Radiation Control Act,” specifically addresses the regulation of radiation sources to protect public health. Radioactive material is being sent to White Mesa from around the world. The radioactive and toxic byproducts of uranium mining have well-documented adverse health impacts, including an increased risk of cancer, respiratory diseases, and other chronic health conditions.
Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 3, the “Radiation Control Act,”
specifically addresses the regulation of radiation sources to
protect public health. Radioactive material is being sent to White
Mesa from around the world. The radioactive and toxic byproducts of
uranium mining have well-documented adverse health impacts,
including an increased risk of cancer, respiratory diseases, and
other chronic health conditions.
</p>

<p class="text-left">3. Cultural and Historical Significance:</p>
<p class="text-left">
3. Cultural and Historical Significance:
</p>
<p class="text-left">
White Mesa holds cultural, historical, and spiritual importance for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and other Indigenous communities. These lands are more than just resources—they are sacred. Utah Code Title 9, Chapter 8, the “Protection of Cultural Sites Act,” underscores the state’s obligation to preserve sites of historical and cultural value.
White Mesa holds cultural, historical, and spiritual importance for
the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and other Indigenous communities. These
lands are more than just resources—they are sacred. Utah Code Title
9, Chapter 8, the “Protection of Cultural Sites Act,” underscores
the state’s obligation to preserve sites of historical and cultural
value.
</p>
<p class="text-left">
4. Economic and Long-Term Environmental Considerations:
</p>
<p class="text-left">
While mining may provide short-term economic gains, the long-term costs associated with environmental degradation, public health impacts, and the loss of cultural sites far outweigh these benefits. As outlined in Utah Code Title 63M, Chapter 4, the “Energy Policy Act,” the state’s energy strategy emphasizes the importance of balancing energy development with environmental stewardship. For example Conservation efforts for the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo help maintain riparian ecosystems, which are essential for regulating water flow and preventing flood damage to save between 10-30 million dollars. Or healthy sagebrush ecosystems are less prone to frequent, intense wildfires that are exacerbated by invasive species like cheatgrass which we spend on $50-100 million a year.
</p>
<p class="text-left">
Conclusion:
</p>
<p class="text-left">
Given the potential legal conflicts with existing Utah environmental statutes and the profound risks to public health and cultural heritage, I respectfully urge you to introduce or support legislation that puts a precautionary pause on uranium mining in White Mesa. Thank you for considering this urgent request. I look forward to your response and hope that you will act to safeguard White Mesa from further harm.
While mining may provide short-term economic gains, the long-term
costs associated with environmental degradation, public health
impacts, and the loss of cultural sites far outweigh these benefits.
As outlined in Utah Code Title 63M, Chapter 4, the “Energy Policy
Act,” the state’s energy strategy emphasizes the importance of
balancing energy development with environmental stewardship. For
example Conservation efforts for the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo help
maintain riparian ecosystems, which are essential for regulating
water flow and preventing flood damage to save between 10-30 million
dollars. Or healthy sagebrush ecosystems are less prone to frequent,
intense wildfires that are exacerbated by invasive species like
cheatgrass which we spend on $50-100 million a year
</p>
<p class="text-left">Conclusion:</p>
<p class="text-left">
Sincerely,
Given the potential legal conflicts with existing Utah environmental
statutes and the profound risks to public health and cultural
heritage, I respectfully urge you to introduce or support
legislation that puts a precautionary pause on uranium mining in
White Mesa. Thank you for considering this urgent request. I look
forward to your response and hope that you will act to safeguard
White Mesa from further harm.
</p>
<p class="text-left">Sincerely,</p>

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