# WAC 246-252-001: WAC 246-252-001. Reclamation and decommissioning

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_001

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-252-001
- **Heading:** WAC 246-252-001. Reclamation and decommissioning
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-252 / Section 246-252-001

## Text

A specific plan for reclamation and disposal of tailings and for decommissioning the site of uranium or thorium milling operations shall be included as part of the proposed action assessed under SEPA regulations and guidelines as required by WAC 246-235-086 (1) for licensing of environmentally significant operations. For any uranium or thorium mill in operation on or before the effective date of this regulation for which a plan for reclamation and disposal of tailings and decommissioning of the site has not been submitted and assessed, such a plan must be submitted to the department and a final environmental impact statement or final declaration of nonsignificance must accompany or precede the license renewal.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-252-001 WAC 246-252-001. Reclamation and decommissioning](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_001.md)
- [WAC 246-252-010 WAC 246-252-010. Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_010.md)
- [WAC 246-252-020 WAC 246-252-020. Purpose of uranium mill tailings areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_020.md)
- [WAC 246-252-030 WAC 246-252-030. Criteria related to disposition of uranium mill tailings or wastes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_030.md)
- [WAC 246-252-040 WAC 246-252-040. Continuing dose assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_040.md)
- [WAC 246-252-050 WAC 246-252-050. Appendix A](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_050.md)

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