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DEFENSE AND lAUNCH VEHICLE DIVISION
P.O. BOX 689
BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302-0689 .
801-863-3511
THtaKOL
SPACE-DEFENSE-FASTENING SYSTEMS
26 May 1995
W340-FY95-L109
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Dennis R. Downs, Executive Secretary-
Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board
288 North 1460 West
P.O. Box-144880
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880
Dear Mr. Downs
ATTENTION : Otis Willoughby
SUBJECT: Request for Extension of Time to Complete Closure
On 20 June 1995, the 180 day closure period for the Closure of
M-39, M-114, and M-636 Photographic Waste Sites will expire.
During this closure period, Thiokol has investigated several
options for reclaiming the silver from the soils at these
sites. We have met to discuss these options with
representatives of the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
and the Division of Water Quality to- ensure compliance with
applicable regulations. Following this extensive
investigation, Thiokol has concluded that transporting the
soils contaminated with silver to Barrick Mercur Gold Mines,
Inc. is the preferred option.
Thiokol is actively negotiating the terms and conditions of
the contract for this closure. Thiokol anticipates a final
agreement to be reached in early June.
The extensive rainfall has delayed activity at the sites
making it difficult to meet the original schedule.
Thiokol Corporation requests a 90 day extension of time from
the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste to complete closure
activities.
Your consideration of this time extension request is
appreciated. If you have any questions in this matter, please
contact me at [phone], or Frank Walker at (801) 863-
5390.
sincerely,
J. R. Whimpey, Manager
Environmental Services