Construction authorization.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

Upon review and consideration of an application and environmental impact statement submitted under this part, the Commission may authorize construction if it determines: (a) (1) DOE has described the proposed geologic repository including but not limited to: (i) The geologic, geophysical, geochemical and hydrologic characteristics of the site; (ii) the kinds and quantities of radioactive waste to be received, possessed, stored, and disposed of in the geologic repository operations area; (iii) the principal architectural and engineering criteria for the design of the geologic repository operations area; (iv) construction procedures which may affect the capability of the geologic repository to serve its intended function; and (v) features or components incorporated in the design for the protection of the health and safety of the public. (2) The site and design comply with the performance objectives and criteria contained in Subpart E of this part. (3) The DOE's quality assurance program complies with the requirements of Subpart G of this part. (4) The DOE's personnel training program complies with the criteria contained in Subpart H of this part. (5) The DOE's emergency plan complies with the criteria contained in Subpart I of this part. (6) The DOE's proposed operating procedures to protect health and to minimize danger to life or property are adequate. (b) (c)

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 60.31