Radioactive Waste
Requirements for the transport or disposal of radioactive wastes in Texas.
Meeting Concerning Proposed Process for Review of Contracts
for the Disposal of Low Level Radioactive Waste
There are requirements under Texas law that apply to certain contracts for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste, specifically 30 Texas Administrative Code Section 336.1317 and Texas Health and Safety Code Section 401.2456. TCEQ is working on a process to streamline the agency’s review of such contracts relating to both Party State Compact and Non-Party Compact Waste. Towards this end, TCEQ is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, April 25th at 2:00 (Room 172, Building A, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin) to receive informal comment on the proposed agency process and paperwork involved.
If you have any questions, please contact Katharine Marvin at 512/239-0452 or Amie Richardson at 512/239-2999. Written comments submitted prior to the meeting may be sent to amie.richardson@tceq.texas.gov. No further comments will be received after the meeting on April 25, 2012.
The meeting will be broadcast by telephone. However, you must be present to offer oral comments.
PARTICIPANTS Dialing Instructions
- Dial the Access Number: 1 877-820-7831
- Enter Participant Pass code: 759806 #
If participants dial in before the moderator they will hear a prompt telling them to stay on the line until the host/moderator dials in. If you need assistance during the conference you may press *0. (For example you need to disconnect a participant who has put their phone on HOLD causing all to hear their music on hold recording.)
Draft documents subject to comment will be posted on the agency’s website at: Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
Comments by our executive director on proposed rule for export and import of low-level radioactive waste (in PDF. Help with PDF.)
Official Notice of Rate Application to Establish the Maximum Disposal Rates
On January 25, 2012, TCEQ filed the Notice of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Rate Application, Preliminary Decision, and Opportunity for a Contested Case Hearing associated with the Compact Waste Disposal Facility with the Texas Secretary of State in accordance with TCEQ’s regulations, § 336.1309(a)(4). The Notice is to establish the maximum disposal rates for this Compact Waste Disposal Facility and will be published in the Texas Register on February 3, 2012.
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Applying for a Radioactive Material License
Licensing review process, public notice, and forms to be used by all persons or businesses who wish to handle, process, store radioactive waste, or recover source material in Texas. |
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Compact LLRW Disposal Rate
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is charged with establishing Texas Compact low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) disposal fees by rule. The TCEQ has adopted rules for the process of establishing disposal rates and for revisions to those rates. Waste Control Specialists LLC (WCS) submitted an application proposing disposal rates on June 1, 2010 and has also submitted supplemental information to the application. TCEQ review of the submitted disposal rate application will help ensure that there is an open process and equitable allocation of disposal costs. |
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Disposing of X-Ray Equipment in Texas
Instructions for disassembling X-ray equipment, checking components for PCBs, and properly disposing of the components. |
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Radioactive Material Disposal: Mixed Waste
Defines "mixed waste" (in the context of rules for radioactive wastes) and summarizes requirements for its disposal in Texas. |
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Radioactive Material: Rules and Statutes
Links to rules that are relevant to radioactive material waste disposal in Texas. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: By-Product Material
Links to documents and information relevant to application by Waste Control Specialists LLC for a license to authorize disposal of radioactive by-products in Andrews County. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: Inspection and Enforcement
Inspection requirements for licensed radioactive waste sites. Agency enforcement requirements and procedures for the public to make a complaint. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Defines "low-level radioactive waste" and summarizes the responsibilities of various federal and state agencies with respect to its disposal. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: Materials That Are Exempt or Below Regulatory Concern
Information about materials that are radioactive but under the law do not require special handling, care, or regulations. Links to related Web pages and responsible agency contacts. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: NORM Disposal
Defines "naturally occurring radioactive material" and links to TCEQ rules and guidance relevant to the disposal in Texas of wastes that contain these materials. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: Options for Disposal
Options to dispose of radioactive wastes generated in Texas. Includes links to facilities that handle radioactive wastes and to radioactive waste brokers. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: Remediation/Decommissioning
Process to follow to close a facility that had received radioactive materials for disposal. Links to TCEQ's remediation/decommissioning rules, guidance document, and to federal guidance documents. |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal: Tailings Impoundments
List of the three Texas conventional uranium mills/tailings impoundments which are classified as by-product material disposal sites. |
