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 E. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND CLOSURE OF THE REGIONAL DISPOSAL FACILITY |
Section 236.401. Scope and purpose
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(a) Only Classes A, B, C and mixed waste are acceptable for disposal at the regional disposal facility. Waste disposal activities at the regional facility shall meet the construction, operation and closure requirements of this subchapter. The planning and implementation of these activities shall contribute to the goal of zero release of radioactive material.
(b) A mixed waste is not acceptable for disposal at the regional disposal facility if either the facility operator or the Department has reason to believe that the hazardous waste, as originally generated, was not radioactive.
(c) Waste received at the regional disposal facility may not be intentionally diluted by the licensee to alter its classification as identified on the manifest received under § 236.536 (relating to disposal facility operator requirements).