Tailings Closure Plan (Radon)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027604",
  "term": "Tailings Closure Plan (Radon)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Agreement State approved plan detailing activities to accomplish timely emplacement of a permanent radon barrier. A tailings closure plan shall include a schedule for key radon closure milestone activities such as wind blown tailings retrieval and placement on the pile, interim stabilization (including dewatering or the removal of freestanding liquids and recontouring), and emplacement of a permanent radon barrier constructed to achieve compliance with the 20 pCi/ m2-s flux standard as expeditiously as practicable considering technological feasibility (including factors beyond the control of the licensee).",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 192.31 (CFR 2019)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tailings-closure-plan-radon/"
}