Pennsylvania Code
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 C - REGIONAL FACILITY LICENSE
CHANGES TO THE REGIONAL FACILITY LICENSE
Section 236.245 - Content of a license application for closure

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 236.245

Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025

(a) Prior to final closure of the disposal site, or as otherwise directed by the Department, the licensee shall submit an application to amend the license for closure. This closure application shall include a final revision and specific details of the disposal site closure and decommissioning plan submitted under § 236.206 (relating to program plans) that includes the following:

(1) Additional geologic, hydrologic or other data pertinent to the long term containment of emplaced wastes obtained during the operational period.

(2) The results of tests, experiments or other analyses relating to the long term containment of emplaced waste within the disposal facility.

(3) Proposed revision of plans for:
(i) Decontamination or dismantlement of facilities, or both.

(ii) Stabilization of the disposal site for postclosure care.

(4) Significant new information regarding the environmental impact of closure activities and long term performance of the disposal site.

(b) Upon review and consideration of an application to amend the license for closure submitted under this section, the Department will issue an amendment authorizing closure if there is assurance that the long term performance objectives of Subchapter A (relating to general provisions) will be met.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.244 (relating to application for closure).

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