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 236.146. Seismology
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A disposal site shall be tectonically stable to meet the performance objectives in Subchapter A (relating to general provisions). An area shall be avoided where tectonic processes such as faulting, folding or seismic activity may occur with a frequency and to an extent which may affect the isolation of waste and the long term stability of the site.
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.101 (relating to scope and applicability); 25 Pa. Code § 236.104 (relating to siting process); and 25 Pa. Code § 236.141 (relating to general requirements).