LAC 33:XV.1102. Specific Requirements for Tailings, Piles and Ponds

Unless specifically provided otherwise by the secretary, the following requirements for tailing, pile and pond areas shall be fulfilled. A. Access to such areas shall be controlled and posted as specified by the department. B. These areas shall be maintained in such a manner that excessive erosion of, or environmental hazards from, radioactive materials does not occur. 1. Pile edges adjacent to a river, bayou, creek or other water course shall be stabilized to prevent erosion. 2. Drainage ditches sufficient to prevent erosion from surface runoff water shall be provided. C. Prior written approval of the secretary shall be obtained before the surface area of the land shall be put to use. D. With the exception of reprocessing at the site, approval by the department must be obtained prior to removal of any material from these areas.