Federal Register #2026-16686

Evaluation Services for Drug-Free Communities Programs and Uranium Mine Waste Processing Operations

This summary covers two distinct federal activities: ONDCP's program evaluation services and NRC's consideration of uranium mine waste processing operations.

• Government Buyers

  • Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Executive Office of the President, Drug-Free Communities Office
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• OEMs and Vendors Mentioned

  • DISA Technologies, Inc. (for uranium mine waste processing)

• Products/Services Requested

  • High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) operations at the Mary Ann abandoned uranium mine waste pile site in Montrose County, Colorado
  • Processing approximately 1,656 cubic meters (4,217 tons) of uranium mine waste
  • Use of rock crusher and HPSA equipment
  • Data collection and evaluation services for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and CARA Local Drug Crisis Program
  • Annual progress reports, Coalition Asset Survey data, case study interviews, and electronic surveys

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • HPSA operations must process uranium and thorium-containing waste, resulting in 1,839 tons of fines concentrates
  • Environmental assessment completed with a finding of no significant impact for the HPSA operation
  • Evaluation services focus on reducing youth substance abuse, including opioids and methamphetamines, with ongoing annual and biennial reporting

Description

The notice pertains to meetings scheduled by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Sunshine Act. The meetings are scheduled for the weeks of August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 21, 2026. The schedule is subject to change on short notice. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the NRC website.

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