Interior Secretary Ken Salazar wants to extend the ban for another 20 years

Visitors to the Grand Canyon at this time can see, "plume and drill rig from one uranium mine that was grandfathered in before the temporary ban."

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By Laurel Morales

Friday, November 25, 2011 

Mining companies insist their process is safe, but park officials worry about the impact on tourism.
About 4.5 million people visit the Grand Canyon each year...

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