“ We have not had the opportunity to review the Grand Canyon Trust report , but we can confirm that Energy Fuels , White Mesa Mill is a highly regulated facility in compliance with all Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( NRC ) permissible exposure limits and all State and Federal regulations , including a stringent groundwater permit issued by the state ,” a statement from the Division said .
But Maryboy emphasized his concern about the possibility that pollution could end up in the groundwater and flow down to the San Juan River .
“ Every Labor Day , White Mesa has a Bear Dance that many of my community members participate in , and you can smell the cloud that comes from the mill ,” he said .
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