Section 601.280  Institutional Requirements

a)         Land ownership.  Disposal of radioactive waste received from other persons may be permitted only on land owned in fee simple absolute by the Federal or State government.

b)         Institutional control.  The Department will carry out an institutional control program which will physically control access to the disposal site following transfer of control of the disposal site from the disposal site operator.  The institutional control program shall include, but not be limited to, carrying out an environmental monitoring program at the disposal site, periodic surveillance, minor custodial care, as determined by the Department; and administration of funds to cover the costs for these activities.  Controls may not be relied upon for more than 100 years following transfer of control of the disposal site by the licensee.