WAC 173-44-010. Purpose and scope

The proper perpetual care and maintenance of radioactive waste management facilities is required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. This chapter establishes the fees charged by the Washington state department of ecology for financing the necessary perpetual care and maintenance of radioactive waste management facilities. Promulgation of this regulation is further intended to satisfy the state's financial responsibilities to the United States government pursuant to the perpetual care agreement executed July 29, 1965.