Code of Massachusetts Regulations 345 CMR - LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Code of Massachusetts Regulations
345 CMR – LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Authority:
345 CMR is promulgated under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111H.
Purpose:
These regulations establish the powers, duties, and operating procedures of the Massachusetts Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Board. The Board is responsible for planning, oversight, and coordination of the management and disposal of low-level radioactive waste generated within the Commonwealth.
Scope:
345 CMR governs:
Policy development for low-level radioactive waste management
Administrative and procedural requirements of the Board
Public participation and transparency requirements
Coordination with state, regional, and federal entities
Compliance with interstate compacts and federal law
Typical Regulatory Structure (high-level):
345 CMR 1.00 – General Provisions and Definitions
345 CMR 2.00 – Organization and Administration of the Board
345 CMR 3.00 – Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities
345 CMR 4.00 – Planning and Policy Development
345 CMR 5.00 – Public Hearings, Records, and Participation
345 CMR 6.00 – Coordination with Other Agencies and Compacts
Key Concepts Defined in 345 CMR:
Low-level radioactive waste
Generator
Disposal facility
Management and storage
Board authority and jurisdiction
Regulatory Emphasis:
Protection of public health and safety
Environmental protection
Compliance with federal standards
Long-term planning and accountability
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