DHEC's Radioactive Waste program:

• Carries out the responsibilities delegated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as an Agreement State
• Regulates the Barnwell low-level radioactive waste disposal facility (also known as the Chem-Nuclear Site)
• Regulates the transportation of radioactive waste into and within South Carolina
• Licenses facilities that process and transport radioactive waste
• Provides technical assistance to other areas of DHEC, industry, and government agencies, such as oversight of the Savannah River Site
• Provides technical assistance in regulating air emissions of radionuclides at federal facilities
• Conducts engineering reviews of waste processes and containment systems
• Provides oversight of radiological decommissioning at state and federal facilities

Related Topics

• Forms for Radioactive Waste
  • BLWM Notice To Employees 
  • Radioactive Waste Transport Permit Application D-800
  • Radioactive Waste Shipment Prior Notification Form D-802
  • Radioactive Waste Shipment Certifications D-803
  • Application For Radioactive Material License D-813
• Chem-Nuclear Site Monitoring
• Savannah River Nuclear Site Monitoring
• Regulations

Contacts

Lynne Garner, Manager, (803) 898-0493

Radioactive Waste Staff, (803)-898-0422