Development of Interim and Emergency Storage Plans
Effective Jul 9, 2004MGL c. 111H, § 4 MGL c. 111H, § 11 MGL c. 111H, § 12Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Board
- (1) Interim and emergency storage plans shall be developed and implemented by the Board whenever it appears that no facility is or will be available to accept waste produced in Massachusetts.
- (2) The Board shall determine whether an interim or emergency storage plan will fully utilize on-site storage by generators, or instead require an interim or emergency centralized storage facility. In the event that a centralized interim or emergency storage facility is determined to be needed, the Board shall identify a location for interim storage, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, and may apply for a facility license in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 111H, § 31, as permitted by M.G.L. c. 111H, § 12(b)(10), without satisfying the requirements of 345 CMR 1.82 through 1.88.