Section 120.896 - Statement and Plan RequirementsAll radioactive material users and generators of low-level radioactive waste are required to examine their operations and institute waste minimization/reduction/elimination programs as follows:
(A) All radioactive material users, as well as all generators, of low-level radioactive waste must prepare a statement indicating the measures they have taken to minimize/ reduce/eliminate any waste that may result from their operations. The statement should contain the rationale for the use of a radioactive material, the quantities proposed, and the choice of radionuclide. The statement should contain a consideration of the fate of any anticipated radioactive waste that would be generated.(B) Those persons whose operations result in 100 cubic feet or more of waste per annum, and such waste requires disposal, must develop and institute waste minimization programs predicated on detailed plans. The required elements of such a waste minimization program are described in 105 CMR 120.897.(C) A minimization statement or plan, as applicable, shall be submitted with each new application for a license to manufacture, produce, transfer, receive, acquire, own, possess, or use radioactive materials. Current licensees shall submit a minimization statement or plan within 90 days of the promulgation of 105 CMR 120.890. The minimization statement or plan shall be updated yearly as part of the annual survey required by M.G.L. c. 111H, § 7.(D) Persons who do not require a license from the Department for their operations but require access to a waste facility licensed by the Department shall submit, pursuant to 105 CMR 120.890, a statement or plan regarding their waste which shall be updated yearly as part of the annual survey required by M.G.L. c. 111H, § 7.(E) The Department shall evaluate each minimization statement or plan submitted pursuant to 105 CMR 120.896(D) in accordance with 105 CMR 120.895, 120.896, 120.897, and upon approval, shall issue a certificate.(F) The approved minimization statement or plan shall be written into the license as a condition of the license as required in 105 CMR 120.100.