Negotiations between polluters and the government get underway before U.S. District Court Judge John Manos. U.S. EPA authorizes federal ombudsman Bob Martin to look at agency's handling of radiation issue. U.S. EPA proposes changes to the final cleanup plan. Consultants for the companies say the aquifer is naturally cleansing itself. Martin visits site and holds a public hearing.
Consultants hired by the company say there is no evidence of man-made radiation in the dump.
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