The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is authorized by Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 25-11-301 et. seq.) to assist local governments in the identification and management of uranium mill tailings remaining in western Colorado communities. Because tailings deposits are often associated with utility rights-of-ways and private property, this plan is also designed to assist utilities and private parties in the identification, proper handling and disposal of uranium mill tailings.
