From introduction: In this study on raw material sources of uranium the Southern Interstate Nuclear Board has catalogued all known occurrences of uranium and some references to thorium in a 17-state area (P1. 1). These occurrences have been evaluated as potential sources of uranium by the State Geological Surveys and the consultant group of SINB. Favorability guides have been applied to the known occurrences and recommendations have been made for future action by the states involved, federal agencies, or by industry. State recommendations are included in state-by-state summaries. The state reports were written either by personnel of the State Geological Surveys or were abstracted from State geological survey data by members of the consultant group...The purpose of this study was to compile information on and systematically assess uranium and other radioactive occurrences in the region. The SINB undertook the project because of its statutory, interstate capability as an extension of government in each of the 17 states, an arrangement that lends itself effectively to this cooperative undertaking.

From summary: The Hartselle Sandstone and the Pottsville Formation in the Coosa basin were studied to determine if the units appear favorable for the occurrence of uranium deposits and if a more detailed investigation of the area is warranted. The study involves a literature synthesis, field work, and sampling of rock outcrops for petrographic and chemical analyses.

Supplementary data containing locations of samples, scintillometer readings, subbasins, and a generalized stratigraphic section of the Coosa Basin to accompany a report on U.S. uranium resources in Alabama.