Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 500-599 - Environmental Protection - Solid Waste Management
Chapter NR 506 - Landfill Operational Criteria
Section NR 506.12 - Ultra low-level radioactive waste
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 506.12
Current through August 26, 2024
No person may dispose of ultra low-level radioactive waste at a landfill except in accordance with the following:
(1) LANDFILL CRITERIA. Only landfills meeting the following criteria may accept ultra low-level radioactive waste for disposal:
(a) The landfill shall be a
licensed and approved landfill as defined in s.
289.01(3),
Stats.
(b) The landfill shall be
approved by the department in writing to accept ultra low-level radioactive
waste.
(2) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The following criteria also apply to landfills proposing to accept ultra low-level radioactive waste:
(a)
Sludge wastes shall meet the requirements contained in s.
NR 506.13 or 506.14, as appropriate.
(b) A plan shall be submitted which addresses
the control of any radon gas which may be generated by the waste.
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