2017 AIPG Texas Section Field Trip Postponed to Spring, 2021 – Planning Underway

Final Announcement of the 2017 AIPG Texas Section Field Trip to Uranium Country in South Texas / West Texas to Visit REE Mine

Henry M. Wise, P.G., C.P.G., President of AIPG Texas Section, announced today that after detailed discussions with the five uranium mining companies having exploration/recovery operations in south/west Texas,  the AIPG Texas Section Board has decided to postpone the uranium field trip to south Texas indefinitely (circa spring of 2022?). The companies and Board concluded that it would be more interesting to field trip participants if all of the companies’ operations were in production of yellowcake, or the REE mine is ready to provide visit to their mine operations. Other geological sites in west Texas are also being considered.

Invitations will be extended to the Chair, Vice-Chairs, and Advisory Group of the Uranium (Nuclear and Rare Earth) Committee of the Energy Minerals Division (AAPG) to join us in sponsoring and participating in the field trip. Invitations will also be extended to the members of the  South Texas Geological Society and other local geological societies.

HMW

 

Read More

The Wise Report

On October 28, 2016, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) received a petition from Lloyd Gosselink on behalf of the Owner/Operator Members of the Uranium Committee of the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA-UC or petitioner).

Read More

The Wise Report

The Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA-UC) has petitioned the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a revision of administrative rules regarding monitoring and sampling requirements for uranium mining operations, the definition of excursions, restoration sampling, restoration table amendments, fees, and radiation safety officer requirements. For more information go to:  https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/legal/rules/rule_lib/petitions/17005PET_petition.pdf

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

Read More

The Wise Report

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is proposing changes in fees for each request for a groundwater protection determination letter stating the total depth of surface casing required for an oil or gas well facilities. In addition, the current fees, as proposed, add a nonrefundable fee of $100 per each individual request for a groundwater protection determination letter. For more information, see: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/media/30320/prop-amend-3-78-gau-fee-sig-sept2015.pdf

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

Read More