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42 U.S.C. § 2021i

Title 42 Chapter 23 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2021i. Licensing review and approval

In order to ensure the timely development of new low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or, as appropriate, agreement States, shall consider an application for a disposal facility license in accordance with the laws applicable to such application, except that the Commission and the agreement state 1 1 So in original. Probably should be “States”. shall—

  • (1) not later than 12 months after January 15, 1986 , establish procedures and develop the technical capability for processing applications for such licenses;
  • (2) to the extent practicable, complete all activities associated with the review and processing of any application for such a license (except for public hearings) no later than 15 months after the date of receipt of such application; and
  • (3) to the extent practicable, consolidate all required technical and environmental reviews and public hearings.

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