Code of Massachusetts Regulations 345 CMR - LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Title 345 pertains to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Board, which oversees the management of low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) within the Commonwealth. These regulations are designed to ensure the safe and efficient handling, storage, and disposal of such waste, in alignment with public health, safety, and environmental protection standards.(malegislature.gov)
Overview of Key Regulations
1. 345 CMR 1.00 – Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Plan
This regulation outlines the components of the state's management plan for LLRW. It emphasizes open and fair procedures and comprehensive planning to protect public health, safety, and the environment. (mass.gov)
2. 345 CMR 3.00 – The Selection of Operators
This section implements provisions of the Massachusetts Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act, governing the criteria and procedures for selecting an operator for any facility at a superior site. It aims to ensure that site communities can select operators and technologies that best ensure proper facility operation to protect public health, safety, and the environment. (mass.gov)
3. 345 CMR 1.63 – Disposal Fees, Waste Acceptance Criteria, and Surcharges
This regulation requires facility operators to pay an annual amount to the Commonwealth, determined by the Department of Public Health. Operators must also submit a proposed schedule of fees and criteria for acceptance of LLRW, accompanied by certified audits and verifications of compliance with compensation and surcharge requirements. (law.cornell.edu)
4. 345 CMR 4.03 – Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Fund Assessments
This section establishes assessments for licensees or registrants who ship or store LLRW. The assessments are based on the classification of radioactivity and the volume of waste, with specific rates per cubic foot of weighted volume. (law.cornell.edu)
5. 345 CMR 1.13 – Massachusetts Total Hazard Classification System
This system is used for tracking waste generation and in the siting, design, performance assessment, licensing, closure, monitoring, and possible remediation of future facilities. It includes a classification system for LLRW disposal, categorizing waste into various classes based on activity levels and stability. (casetext.com)
Accessing the Regulations
The full text of the 345 CMR regulations is available through the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries website. For purchasing official print versions, you can visit the Massachusetts State Bookstore. (mass.gov) (sec.state.ma.us)(mass.gov, mass.gov)
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