Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RADIATION
Chapter 246-250 - Radioactive waste-Licensing land disposal
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 246-250-120 - Contents of application for site closure and stabilization

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-250-120

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) Prior to final closure of the disposal site, or as otherwise directed by the department, the applicant 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 plan included as part of the license application submitted under WAC 246-250-050(7) that includes each of the following:

(a) Any additional geologic, hydrologic, or other data pertinent to the long-term containment of emplaced wastes obtained during the operational period.

(b) The results of tests, experiments, or any other analyses relating to backfill of excavated areas, closure and sealing, waste migration and interaction with emplacement media, or any other tests, experiments, or analysis pertinent to the long-term containment of emplaced waste within the disposal site.

(c) Any proposed revision of plans for:
(i) Decontamination and/or dismantlement of surface facilities;

(ii) Backfilling of excavated areas; or

(iii) Stabilization of the disposal site for post-closure care.

(d) Any significant new information regarding the environmental impact of closure activities and long-term performance of the disposal site.

(2) Upon review and consideration of an application to amend the license for closure submitted in accordance with subsection (1) of this section, the department shall issue an amendment authorizing closure if there is reasonable assurance that the long-term performance objectives of this chapter will be met.

Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.080. 91-16-109 (Order 187), § 246-250-120, filed 8/7/91, effective 9/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-250-120, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), § 402-61-130, filed 12/11/86.

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