Techniques For Managing Low-Level Radioactive Waste

Sec. 401.219. TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE. (a) As a condition for obtaining a compact waste disposal facility license, an applicant must submit to the commission or its designee evidence relating to the reasonableness of any technique for managing low-level radioactive waste to be practiced at the proposed disposal facility or facilities. (b) Before determining the techniques to be used for managing low-level radioactive waste, an applicant shall study alternative techniques, including: (1) waste processing and reduction at the site of waste generation and at the disposal facility; and (2) the use of aboveground isolation facilities. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1067, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.