§ 61.3 License required.

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Title 10 CFR: Energy › Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION › Part 61: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE › Subpart A: General Provisions › § 61.3: § 61.3 License required.

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(a) No person may receive, possess, and dispose of radioactive waste containing source, special nuclear, or byproduct material at a land disposal facility unless authorized by a license issued by the Commission pursuant to this part, or unless exemption has been granted by the Commission under § 61.6 of this part.

(b) Each person shall file an application with the Commission and obtain a license as provided in this part before commencing construction of a land disposal facility. Failure to comply with this requirement may be grounds for denial of a license.

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