Section 506.12. Ultra low-level radioactive waste.

  No person may dispose of ultra low-level radioactive waste at a landfill except in accordance with the following:

(1)   Landfill criteria. Only landfills meeting the following criteria may accept ultra low-level radioactive waste for disposal:

(a) The landfill shall be a licensed and approved landfill as defined in s. 289.01 (3) , Stats.

(b) The landfill shall be approved by the department in writing to accept ultra low-level radioactive waste.

(2)   General requirements. The following criteria also apply to landfills proposing to accept ultra low-level radioactive waste:

(a) Sludge wastes shall meet the requirements contained in s. NR 506.13 or 506.14 , as appropriate.

(b) A plan shall be submitted which addresses the control of any radon gas which may be generated by the waste.

Cr. Register, January, 1988, No. 385 , eff. 2-6-88; am. (intro.), (1) (a), (b), (2) (intro.), Register, June, 1996, No. 486 , eff. 7-1-96.