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Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Board
The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Board ensures that low-level radioactive waste is managed in a manner that does not threaten public health, safety, or the environment. The Board oversees and plans for the storage, packaging, treatment, transportation, and disposal, where applicable, of all low-level radioactive waste generated in Massachusetts. The Board arranges agreements with other states for the storage and disposal, outside of the Commonwealth, of low-level radioactive waste generated by over 500 radioactive materials licensees, including universities, hospitals, biotechnology firms, and utilities.
Budget Recommendations
The amount recommended for Fiscal Year 2000 will enable the Board to fulfill its statutory responsibilities.
Budgetary Direct Appropriations
| LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD |
| 2060-0100 |
For the purpose of implementing the low-level radioactive waste management plan adopted pursuant to section 12 of chapter 111H of the General Laws, and for carrying out the powers and duties conferred to the low-level radioactive waste management board by said chapter 111H
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200,000 |
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| Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Fund |
100% | | |
Trust and Other Spending
| 1400-0003 |
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD REBATE TRUST FUND |
13,755 |
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