Section 236.322. Long term stability of disposal units

(a) The disposal facility shall be designed to provide long term stability to the engineered structures of the disposal units.

(b) At a minimum, the stability requirements for the engineered structures for the different classes of waste shall be:

(1) Class A radioactive waste—100 years.

(2) Class B radioactive waste—300 years.

(3) Class C radioactive waste—500 years.

(4) Mixed waste—500 years.

(c) If more than one class of waste is disposed of in the same disposal unit, the more stringent stability requirement shall be met.

(d) Waste containers or modules shall be emplaced in the disposal unit in a manner that maintains physical integrity.

(e) Waste containers or modules shall be designed and emplaced in the disposal unit in a manner that minimizes void space.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.315 (relating to recoverability); and 25 Pa. Code § 236.502 (relating to classes of waste).