Common use of HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE TANK SYSTEM(S) Clause in Contracts

HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE TANK SYSTEM(S). The provisions of this Section apply to the DOE's high-level radioactive waste tank system(s) that are listed and identified in Appendix B to this Agreement. These Appendix B tank system(s) are associated with the F- and H-Area Tank Farms. This Section establishes requirements for the prevention and mitigation of releases or potential releases at or from the high-level radioactive waste tank system(s) identified in Appendix B. The Section also establishes requirements for the remediation of tank system(s) that are removed from service. On June 30, 1987, the SRS submitted a revised RCRA Part A permit application which included the high-level radioactive waste tank system(s) identified in Appendix B. The SRS will submit applications to the SCDHEC for wastewater construction and operation permits for these tank system(s), except for tank 50 and associated ancillary equipment that is currently permitted by SCDHEC as a wastewater treatment unit. Upon issuance of wastewater construction and operation permits, the SRS will amend its RCRA Part A to delete the tank system(s). The SCDHEC is the designated oversight agency for purposes of review and approval of all documentation relevant to the high-level radioactive waste tank system(s) identified in Appendix B to this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified within this section, procedures for review and approval of documentation for the high-level waste tank system(s) identified in Appendix B will be as follows: (a) Submittals required of the DOE will be submitted to both SCDHEC and EPA on or before the specified due date; (b) The Parties agree that the requirements in Subsections A through D herein shall be implemented via SCDHEC's wastewater construction permit program in accordance with the State's regulation 61-67 "Preparation and Submission of Engineering Reports" unless otherwise specified in this section; and (c) The SCDHEC will receive and consider comments from the EPA on all documents submitted under the provisions of this section of the Agreement. The SCDHEC is the final decision authority on any disputes pertaining to State construction permit decisions. The EPA reserves the right to invoke dispute resolution where there is a release or substantial threat of release to the environment.