(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 […]
(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: […]
(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; […]
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.
(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 […]
