Section 39. (a) Upon written notification by the operator that the facility is ready to accept low-level radioactive waste, and upon written notification by the department of public health that the facility is in compliance with all regulations and conditions of the facility license, the board shall determine whether the operator is in compliance with the comprehensive operating contract. If it is so determined, then the facility shall commence operation.
(b) Within seven days of the board's determination, the operator shall notify all generators of the date on which the operator will accept low-level radioactive waste from such generators. Included in such notice shall be a statement of the terms, conditions and criteria for low-level radioactive waste acceptance at the facility.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 111h - Massachusetts Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act
Section 4 - Powers and Duties of Board; Acceptance of Donations, Loans or Grants
Section 4a - Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Fund; Assessments
Section 4b - Violations of Sec. 4a; Civil Penalties
Section 6 - Public Participation Coordinator; Duties
Section 10 - Phase I of the Low–level Radioactive Waste Management Act; Planning
Section 11 - Procedures for Adoption of Management Plan
Section 14 - Site Selection Criteria and Application Guidelines; Adoption of Regulations
Section 15 - Selection of Operators; Adoption of Regulations
Section 17 - Initiation of Site Selection Process; Board Vote; Conditions
Section 19 - Site Selection Process; Procedures
Section 21 - Community Supervisory Committees; Establishment
Section 24 - Petition by Aggrieved Person; Adjudicatory Proceeding
Section 25 - Phase Iii of the Low–level Waste Management Act; Selection of Operator and Technology
Section 27 - Certified Applicant Interviews; Selection of Operator of Superior Site Facility
Section 28 - Execution of Development Contract
Section 30 - Notice of Intent to Apply for Facility License; Environmental Impact Report
Section 33 - Negotiation of Comprehensive Operating Contract; Contents
Section 34 - Community Compensation
Section 36 - Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Program; Establishment
Section 37 - Commencement of Facility Construction
Section 40 - Operation of Facility; Temporary or Permanent Closure; Inspection Report
Section 41 - Contingent Liability Account; Institutional Control Account
Section 42 - Administration of the Low–level Radioactive Waste Trust Fund
Section 43 - Facility Closure Plan
Section 44 - Active Observation and Maintenance of Facility
Section 46 - Transfer of Facility License From Operator
Section 47 - Institutional Control of Facility; Annual Report; Public Meetings