Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
Article V. Radiological Health |
Chapter 236. Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management and Disposal |
SubChapter B. REQUIREMENTS FOR SITING THE REGIONAL DISPOSAL FACILITY |
Section 236.124. Evaluation requirements for meteorology and climatology
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Averages and extremes for regional climatic and site-specific meteorology characteristics, such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, freeze-thaw characteristics and historical trends for airflow patterns, pressure systems and frontal movements, shall be described and evaluated to determine potential effects on a potentially suitable site. The potential for severe weather phenomena such as tornadoes and other storm events based on historical data shall be evaluated.
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.101 (relating to scope and applicability); 25 Pa. Code § 236.104 (relating to siting process); 25 Pa. Code § 236.108 (relating to site justification); and 25 Pa. Code § 236.121 (relating to general requirements).