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Dennis went on to say that "if Virginia allows uranium production it will be the first state on the east coast to do so. The radioactive and other toxic by-products or uranium mining and milling do not recognize regional, state or county boundaries. The decision by one government to invite uranium production into its area can deny citizens of other jurisdictions the opportunity to avoid the risks involved in that decision. By joining PEC in its uranium education project. Mary Reynolds Babcock will help assure the participation of all affected citizens in this important public debate."

The current moratorium on uranium mining expires on July 1, 1983. The General Assembly is expected to take some legislative action on the uranium issue during the upcoming session, which begins in January.

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