Applicability.

(a) This subpart applies to: (1) Radioactive materials released into the accessible environment as a result of the disposal of spent nuclear fuel or high-level or transuranic radioactive wastes; (2) Radiation doses received by members of the public as a result of such disposal; and (3) Radioactive contamination of certain sources of ground water in the vicinity of disposal systems for such fuel or wastes. (b) This subpart does not apply to: (1) Disposal directly into the oceans or ocean sediments; (2) Wastes disposed of before November 18, 1985; and (3) The characterization, licensing, construction, operation, or closure of any site required to be characterized under section 113(a) of Public Law 97-425, 96 Stat. 2201. [50 FR 38084, Sept. 19, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 66414, Dec. 20, 1993]