EPA Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Radioactive Waste Disposal

Summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rulemaking regarding the disposal of low-activity radioactive waste. The EPA is considering revising its regulations to allow for the disposal of mixed waste, including hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and radioactive waste under the Atomic Energy Act.