Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 506.12

Current through August 26, 2024
Section NR 506.12 - Ultra low-level radioactive waste

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.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 506.12

Cr. Register, January, 1988, No. 385, eff. 2-6-88; am. (intro.), (1) (a), (b), (2) (intro.), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96.