§ 34-21C-1 — Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Facility approved by the state," a facility for which there is a license, permit, letter of agreement, or other means by which the state officially accepts the treatment, storage, recycling, incineration, or disposal method for radioactive materials. Such approval shall include certification by the appropriate state agencies that the facility complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to radioactive and hazardous materials and wastes, air and water pollution control, and any other environmental and fiscal responsibility laws and regulations; and (2) "Radioactive materials," any radioactive waste or other radioactive materials resulting from activities of the United States government, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, its contractors and licensees, or agreement states, their contractors and licensees, which required regulatory control or a specific license or both as of January 1, 1989, regardless of whether the waste or material has been exempted from regulatory control after that date. Radioactive materials do not include naturally - occurring radionuclides, uranium mill tailings, high - level radioactive waste, or consumer products.

Legislative History

SL 1993, ch 248, § 1.