Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 115273

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 115273 - Promotion of reduction of low-level radioactive waste generated

In implementing this chapter, the department, consistent with other requirements imposed by this chapter to protect public health and safety, shall promote the reduction of low-level radioactive waste generated, both in volume and radioactivity, by encouraging waste reduction practices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(a) The minimization of waste produced by employing best practices to reduce the amount of contaminated materials;

(b) The substitution and use of nonradioactive materials or radioactive materials with shorter radioactive half-lives; and

(c) The compaction of low-level radioactive waste to reduce the volume of waste that must be transported and disposed of in the state.

Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 115273

Added by Stats 2002 ch 513 (AB 2214), s 6, eff. 1/1/2003.