PHASE I SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
- (a) This section and § § 236.122—236.128 contain both disqualifying criteria and evaluation requirements.
- (b) Disqualifying criteria denote conditions that are unacceptable for the siting of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility. Implementation of disqualifying criteria requires that areas be evaluated to determine the existence of disqualifying conditions. Siting a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility in an area containing disqualifying conditions is prohibited. The EQB will deny a proposed site without further review if the proposed site contains disqualifying conditions. The applicant bears the burden of proving that the site contains no disqualifying conditions.
- (c) Evaluation requirements denote conditions that require identification, investigation and assessment to determine acceptability. The EQB will not approve a site unless the applicant successfully demonstrates with clear and convincing evidence that the site complies with the evaluation requirements.
Cross References
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.101 (relating to scope and applicability); 25 Pa. Code § 236.104 (relating to siting process); and 25 Pa. Code § 236.108 (relating to site justification).