1. (1) Materials that contain radionuclides in concentrations below the applicable concentration identified in Table 1 are not radioactive waste for purposes of ORS 469.525 and these rules. Additionally, wastes with the following characteristics are considered to contain exempt concentrations:
2. (2) Radium-bearing materials containing less than 5 picocuries of radium-226 per gram of solid, regardless of quantity,
3. (3) Thorium-bearing materials containing less than 20 picocuries of radium-228 per gram of solid, if the radium-228 is present with the parent thorium-232, regardless of quantity, or

4. (4) Lead-210-bearing wastes which are not in equilibrium with uranium-238, are the result of fossil fuel-related production including refining, transport, or storage, and contain less than 10 picocuries per gram of solid regardless of quantity.

   [ED. NOTE: The Table referenced in this rule is not printed in the OAR Compilation. Copies are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 469

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 469.300, ORS 469.470 & ORS 469.525

History

EFSC 6-2023, amend filed 11/17/2023, effective 11/17/2023
EFSC 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-99
EFSC 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 3-5-99
EFSC 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-16-95
EFSC 9-1978, f. 12-28-78, ef. 3-1-79