Section 236.209. Technical analyses

The specific technical information shall also include the following analyses needed to demonstrate that the performance objectives of Subchapter A (relating to general provisions) will be met:

(1) Analyses of the pathways demonstrating protection of the general population from releases of radioactivity. Pathways analyzed shall include air, soil, groundwater, surface water, plant uptake and exhumation by burrowing animals. The analyses shall clearly identify and differentiate between the roles performed by the natural site characteristics and design features in isolating and segregating the wastes. The analyses shall clearly demonstrate that there is assurance that the exposures to humans from the release of radioactivity will not exceed the limits set forth in the performance objectives in Subchapter A.

(2) Analyses of the protection of individuals from inadvertent intrusion. The analyses shall include a demonstration that there is assurance that the waste classification and segregation requirements will be met and that barriers to inadvertent intrusion will be provided.

(3) Analyses of the protection of individuals during operations. The analyses shall include assessments of expected exposures due to routine operations and likely accidents during handling, storage and disposal of waste. The analyses shall provide assurance that exposures will be controlled to meet the requirements of Chapter 219 (relating to standards for protection against radiation).

(4) Analyses of the long term stability of the disposal site to determine the need for ongoing active maintenance after closure. These analyses shall consider active natural processes, including erosion, mass wasting, slope failure, settlement of wastes, infiltration through disposal covers and surface drainage of the disposal site. The analyses shall provide assurance that there will not be a need for ongoing active maintenance of the disposal site following closure.

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This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.204 (relating to content of a license application).