# WAC 246-252-020: WAC 246-252-020. Purpose of uranium mill tailings areas

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_252_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-252-020
- **Heading:** WAC 246-252-020. Purpose of uranium mill tailings areas
- **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 246-252-020

## Text

Uranium mill tailing areas shall be used only for disposal of radioactive wastes originating from the exploration, mining, and milling of uranium.

## 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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