(A) In accordance with § 13-7-30, the office, or its designee, is responsible for extended custody and maintenance of the Barnwell site following closure and license transfer from the facility operator. The Department of Health and Environmental Control is responsible for continued site monitoring.

(B) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to alter or diminish the existing statutory authority of the Department of Health and Environmental Control to regulate activities involving radioactive materials and radioactive wastes.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 48-46-90

  • Facility operator: means a public or private organization, corporation, or agency that operates a regional disposal facility in South Carolina. See South Carolina Code 48-46-30
  • Maintenance: means active maintenance activities as specified by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, including pumping and treatment of groundwater and the repair and replacement of disposal unit covers. See South Carolina Code 48-46-30
  • Office: means the Office of Regulatory Staff. See South Carolina Code 48-46-30
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