Section 8-401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “High-level nuclear waste” means: (1) Spent nuclear reactor fuel; (2) Liquid waste that results from the operation, in a facility for reprocessing spent nuclear reactor fuel, of a first cycle solvent extraction system or an equivalent system; (3) Concentrated waste from the operation, in a facility for reprocessing […]
Section 8-402 – Storage or Disposal Capacity Required; Exceptions
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may not issue or renew a specific license unless the applicant demonstrates to the Department that there is storage or disposal capacity available inside or outside of this State for any low-level nuclear waste that the applicant may generate. (b) This section does not apply: […]
Section 8-403 – Certification of Demonstrated Technology
(a) The Secretary may adopt a rule or regulation certifying that a demonstrated technology or means for the permanent disposal of low-level nuclear waste: (1) Has been developed; (2) Will be in operation and will provide adequate capacity at the time that the activity licensed under this title requires the availability of disposal capacity for low-level nuclear waste; […]
Section 8-404 – Interagency Cooperation
The following State agencies shall assist the Secretary in evaluating any technology or means for the permanent disposal of low–level nuclear waste: (1) The State Department of Agriculture. (2) The Maryland Department of Labor. (3) The Department of Natural Resources. (4) The State Department of Transportation. (5) The Department of Planning.
Section 8-406 – Executive Order
(a) The Governor may issue an executive order that suspends the requirements of § 8-402(a) of this subtitle if the Governor finds that the absence of a storage or disposal site for low-level nuclear waste, inside or outside of this State, will: (1) Cause a cessation in this State of power generation, medical treatment, medical diagnosis, scientific […]