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 236.147. Surface geology and hydrology
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(a) A disposal site area shall be located where topography and surface geologic processes occur at rates, frequency and extent that they will not affect meeting the performance objectives in Subchapter A (relating to general provisions).
(b) A disposal site shall be generally well drained and free of areas of flooding or frequent ponding. The disposal facility may not be located in a wetland, as defined in Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management).
(c) A disposal site shall be located so that upstream drainage areas are minimized to decrease the amount of runoff which could erode or inundate waste disposal units.
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).