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 F - WASTE CLASSIFICATION, WASTE CHARACTERISTICS, LABELING AND MANIFESTS
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Section 236.502 - Classes of waste

(a) Class A waste is a waste that is usually segregated from other waste classes at the disposal site. The physical form and characteristics of Class A waste shall meet the minimum requirements in § 236.521 (relating to minimum requirements for classes of waste). Class A waste shall also be emplaced in a disposal facility that meets the requirements in §§ 236.314 and 236.322 (relating to enhanced containment; and long term stability of disposal units).

(b) Class B waste is waste that meets more rigorous requirements on waste form to ensure stability after disposal. The physical form and characteristics of Class B waste shall meet both the minimum and stability requirements in §§ 236.521 and 236.522 (relating to stability requirements for waste form). Class B waste shall also be emplaced in a disposal facility that meets the requirements in §§ 236.314 and 236.322. In addition, Class B waste requires protection against inadvertent intrusion, as set forth in § 236.320 (relating to protection from inadvertent intruders).

(c) Class C waste is waste that not only meets more rigorous requirements on waste form to ensure stability but also requires additional measures at the disposal facility including measures to protect against inadvertent intrusion. The physical form and characteristics of Class C waste shall meet both the minimum and stability requirements in §§ 236.521 and 236.522. Class C waste shall also be emplaced in a disposal facility that meets the requirements in §§ 236.314, 236.320 and 236.322. In addition, Class C waste shall be disposed of in accordance with § 236.327 (relating to Class C waste).