§ 24-60-2201. Short Title

This part 22 shall be known and may be cited as the “Low-level Radioactive Waste Act”. Source: L. 82: Entire part added, p. 394, § 1, effective July 1.

§ 24-60-2202. Execution of Compact

The general assembly hereby approves and ratifies and the governor shall enter into a compact on behalf of the state of Colorado, which shall be known as the “Rocky Mountain Low-level Radioactive Waste Compact”, with any of the United States or other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: ARTICLE 1 FINDINGS […]

§ 24-60-2203. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the provisions of this part 22 are necessary for the state to fulfill its responsibilities under the “Rocky Mountain Low-level Radioactive Waste Compact” set forth in section 24-60-2202. Source: L. 82: Entire part added, p. 402, § 1, effective July 1.

§ 24-60-2204. Definitions

As used in sections 24-60-2205 to 24-60-2212, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of public health and environment. “Facility” means a low-level radioactive waste facility capable of serving as a regional disposal or management site for low-level radioactive waste and which complies with the provisions of the “Rocky Mountain Low-level Radioactive Waste […]

§ 24-60-2205. Administration – Application of Other Laws

Except as otherwise provided in this part 22, the department shall be the agency responsible for administration of this part 22 on behalf of the state. Except as otherwise provided in this part 22, all facilities shall be subject to the provisions on radiation control set forth in part 1 of article 11 of title […]

§ 24-60-2206. Site Recommendation by Counties

Prior to any action by the department for the assessment and evaluation of potential areas for a facility under section 24-60-2207, the department shall first cooperate with and provide counties in this state the opportunity to recommend facility sites within their boundaries. In making such recommendation, the board of county commissioners shall consider the factors […]

§ 24-60-2207. Statewide Assessment of Facility Sites

For the protection of the public health and safety and without limiting or qualifying other applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, or limitations pertaining to the control of radiation in this state, the department shall be granted the following additional authority concerning low-level radioactive waste: The department may acquire by gift, transfer, or purchase any and […]

§ 24-60-2208. State Surcharge

In addition to the fees authorized by section 25-11-103, C.R.S., the following surcharges shall be imposed on each licensed facility: The licensee shall be required to pay an annual fee to the county or municipality in which the facility is located, unless waived by the county or municipality. The amount of the fee shall be […]

§ 24-60-2209. Governor to Appoint Member to Compact Board

The governor shall appoint, with the consent of the senate, the Colorado member of the Rocky Mountain low-level radioactive waste board, and such member shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The member shall receive no compensation for his services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of […]

§ 24-60-2211. Coordination With Other Programs and Agencies

The department shall coordinate the low-level radioactive waste program with all other programs within the department and with other local, state, or federal agencies as appropriate. For the purpose of administration and enforcement of matters pertaining to transportation and packaging as provided in this part 22, the department shall coordinate its activities with those of […]

§ 24-60-2212. Regulation of Fees

All rates, charges, and classifications made, demanded, or received in the operation of a licensed facility located in the state of Colorado shall be just and reasonable. Every unjust or unreasonable charge made, demanded, or received with respect to such operation is prohibited. The power and authority is hereby vested in the state board of […]