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TITLE 30ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 336RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE RULES
SUBCHAPTER MLICENSING OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES PROCESSING AND STORAGE FACILITIES
RULE §336.1213Additional Environmental Requirements

An application for a license for a processing or storage facility must include environmental information that may be based on reconnaissance level information when appropriate and addresses the following:

  (1) description of present land uses and population distribution in the vicinity of the site:

    (A) for radioactive substances storage facilities, the description must address properties adjacent to the site; and

    (B) for radioactive substances processing facilities, the description must address properties adjacent to the site and shall include population distribution within a one-mile radius of the site;

  (2) area/site suitability including geology, hydrology, and natural hazards. For radioactive substances processing facilities, area meteorology also must be addressed;

  (3) site and project alternatives including alternative siting analysis;

  (4) socioeconomic effects on surrounding communities of operation of the licensed activity and of associated transportation of radioactive material; and

  (5) environmental effects of postulated accidents.


Source Note: The provisions of this §336.1213 adopted to be effective February 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 1570

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