Definiciones sobre residuos radiactivos de bajo nivel en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Esta sección de la ley define términos importantes sobre cómo manejar residuos radiactivos. Habla de lugares donde se guardan estos residuos y quién puede transportarlos.

Es como tener un contenedor especial en casa para la basura peligrosa. Necesitas asegurarte de que esté cerrado y etiquetado correctamente para que nadie se lastime.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que la empresa 'Energía Verde' genera residuos radiactivos durante sus operaciones. Según esta ley, debe usar contenedores aprobados y llevar esos residuos a un sitio designado para su disposición segura, asegurando que todo el proceso cumpla con las regulaciones.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 333.13702 - Definitions; A to H Sec. 13702. (1) “Above ground vault” means an engineered structure with a floor, walls, and a roof constructed at least partially above grade that is designed in a manner that is compatible with the requirements of this part and the rules promulgated under this part. (2) “Above or below ground canisters” are individual, engineered modular containers that contain 1 or more waste packages that are approved by the department, in compliance with applicable federal law, and designed in a manner that meets all of the requirements of this part and the rules promulgated under this part. (3) “Authority” means the low-level radioactive waste authority created in the low-level radioactive waste authority act, Act No. 204 of the Public Acts of 1987, being sections 333.26201 to 333.26226 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (4) “Below ground vault” means an engineered structure with a floor, walls, and a roof constructed entirely below grade that is designed in a manner that is compatible with the requirements of this part and the rules promulgated under this part. (5) “Candidate site” means a site designated by the authority as a possible host site. (6) “Carrier” means a person authorized pursuant to this part who is engaged in the transportation of waste by air, rail, highway, or water. (7) “Collector” means a person authorized pursuant to this part who receives prepackaged waste from a generator and who does not treat or repackage that waste. (8) “Compact” means a contractual, cooperative agreement among 2 or more states to provide for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste, that is reflected in the passage of statutes by the participating states. (9) “Disposal” means the isolation of waste from the biosphere