Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 4. ADMINISTRATION |
PART V. Emergency Management Agency |
Chapter 117. Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund |
Section 117.1. Definitions
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The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ActThe Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § § 7110.1017110.703).
AgencyThe Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
ApplicantAn all inclusive term that refers to all counties, municipalities, volunteer organizations and State agencies that are eligible to apply for funds from the RTERF.
CountyA county that has within 5 miles of its jurisdictional borders an approved Nuclear Regulatory Commission/Commonwealth of Pennsylvania route for the shipment of spent nuclear fuel.
EOPThe Emergency Operation Plan of the Commonwealth.
MunicipalityA city, town or borough that has within 5 miles of its jurisdictional borders an approved Nuclear Regulatory Commission/Commonwealth of Pennsylvania route for the shipment of spent nuclear fuel.
RTERFRadiation Transportation Emergency Response FundA restricted account created in the General Fund of the Commonwealth for the deposit of fees received from the shipment of spent nuclear fuel to, within, through or across the boundaries of this Commonwealth.
State agencyA department or agency of the Commonwealth that has a health, safety or emergency response function or mission assigned to it by statute or by the EOP, Hazardous Materials Annex F.
Volunteer organizationAn emergency services organization that has an emergency response mission assigned to it by either its articles of incorporation or by the EOP, Hazardous Materials Annex F.
The provisions of this § 171.1 adopted August 2, 1985, effective August 3, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2802; amended May 15, 1992, effective May 16, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 2532; amended June 25, 1999, effective June 26, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3205. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229879) to (229880).