USEPA radioactive waste disposal standards: Issued and under development

Abstract

The USEPA has issued and is developing generally applicable environmental standards for the disposal of radioactive wastes. Standards have been issued for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, high-level and transuranic wastes, and for uranium mill tailings. Standards are being developed for the land disposal of low-level radioactive wastes and for wastes considered “Below Regulatory Concern”. Regulations for ocean disposal of low-level radioactive wastes are also under consideration.