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Meanwhile, information available to Piedmont Environmental Council from sources in the Southwest suggests that the si/e of the deposit announced by Marline (30 million pounds of uranium oxide) may not justify a $200 million investment. Thus, it may be that Marline is also hoping to develop additional areas of Pittsylvania County, nearby North Carolina, or perhaps the Northern Piedmont.
Whatever Marline's longterm aspirations, it is essential that the 1983 General Assembly act further on the uranium issue. Without 1983 legislation. Marline will be free to apply for mining permits next July 1—and no meaningful regulatory system will exist. However, the Assembly’s 1983 session will be a short one: 30 days. PEC simply does not believe that is enough time to develop the kind of response and assurances that are warranted. We continue to urge unique caution, lest decisions made today will be regretted for many years to come.
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