12VAC5-481-971: Disposal of certain radioactive material

A. Licensed material meeting the definition in subdivisions 3 and 4 of the definition of "byproduct material" in 12VAC5-481-10 may be disposed of in accordance with Part XI (12VAC5-481-2330 et seq.) of this chapter, even though it is not defined as low level radioactive waste. Therefore, any licensed byproduct material being disposed of at a facility or transferred for ultimate disposal at a facility licensed under Part XI (12VAC5-481-2330 et seq.) of this chapter, 10 CFR Part 61, or equivalent agreement state regulations shall meet the requirements of 12VAC5-481-960.

B. A licensee may dispose of byproduct material, as defined in subsection A of this section, at a disposal facility authorized to dispose of such material in accordance with any federal or state solid or hazardous waste law, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 USC § 6901 et seq.).