U.S. EPA Superfund Policy Statements and Guidance Regarding Disposition of Radioactive Waste in Non-NRC Licensed Disposal Facilities

摘要

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, was enacted to protect citizens from the dangers posed by abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, including radioactively contaminated sites. A comprehensive regulation known as the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan or NCP contains the guidelines and procedures for implementing the Superfund program. The disposition of radioactively contaminated material from CERCLA sites, particularly when it is not going off-site to an NRC-licensed disposal facility may result in heightened stakeholder interest. EPA has previously issued guidance documents and other public documents that may be of assistance to decision-makers at CERCLA sites.