Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials
DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Classification of Radioactive Waste
Section 459.828 - Waste containing mixture of long-lived and short-lived radionuclides

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 459.828

Current through December 31, 2024

If the radioactive waste contains a mixture of long-lived and short-lived radionuclides, some of which are listed in Table 1 and some of which are listed in Table 2, classification must be determined as follows:

1. If the concentration of a radionuclide listed in Table 1 is less than 0.1 times the value listed in Table 1, the class must be determined by the concentration of radionuclides listed in Table 2; and

2. If the concentration of a radionuclide listed in Table 1 exceeds 0.1 times the value listed in Table 1, the waste is Class C if the concentration of radionuclides listed in Table 2 does not exceed the value shown in Column 3 of Table 2.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 4-27-84

NRS 459.201

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