Radioactive Waste Disposal: Tailings Impoundments
List of the three uranium mill tailings impoundments in Texas, the operators, and the county where each is located. These sites are classified as disposal sites for by-product material.
The table below includes the facility name, operator, license number, and county:
| Facility Name | Operator | TCEQ License Number | County |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Conquista |
ConocoPhillips. Inc. |
R01634 |
Karnes |
|
Panna Maria |
Rio Grande Resources |
R02402 |
Karnes |
|
Ray Point |
ExxonMobil Corp. |
R01431 |
Live Oak |
For additional information on these sites, please visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Locations of Uranium Recovery Sites Undergoing Decommissioning web page.
Contact the Radioactive Materials Division if you have any questions.