Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985

The document discusses the policy amendments related to low-level radioactive waste management. Public Law 99-240 was enacted on January 15, 1986, assigning state responsibilities for disposing of low-level radioactive waste generated within their borders (except by the Federal Government). The Federal Government is responsible for disposing of low-level radioactive waste owned or generated by federal agencies. States may enter into compacts to provide regional disposal facilities for low-level radioactive waste, with emergency access granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission if necessary. Congress gave consent to various states to enter into compacts for low-level radioactive waste management.