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 236.148. Subsurface geology and hydrology
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(a) A disposal site may not be located where hydrologic conditions such as hydraulic conductivity or geologic features such as fractured bedrock occur at rates, frequency or extent that could adversely affect the isolation of waste or the ability to meet the performance objectives in Subchapter A (relating to general provisions).
(b) A disposal site shall be located in a hydrogeologic setting that provides sufficient separation from the groundwater, so that water intrusion into disposal units, perennial or otherwise, will not occur.
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).