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 D. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL DISPOSAL FACILITY |
Section 236.319. Disposal facility cover system
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The disposal units shall include an engineered cover. The design goal for the cover shall be to prevent water infiltration. The cover shall be designed to:
(1) Provide long term stability without the need for active maintenance. The engineered cover shall perform through the long term care period.
(2) Direct surface runoff away from the disposal unit.
(3) Minimize erosion, differential settlement, ponding, piping, mass wasting and slumping.