ODOE's Role
In 2021, the legislature passed SB 246 which better defined investigative powers to pursue potential violations; clarified authority to require corrective action in the event of unlawful disposal; clarified authority to require preventative measures; and gave ODOE the authority to update and clarify, through rulemaking, what qualifies for an exemption from the term “radioactive waste."
Enforcement
Bakken Waste (2020)
On February 13, 2020, ODOE issued a Notice of Violation for disposal of radioactive materials in violation of Oregon state law at the Chemical Waste Management hazardous waste landfill near Arlington. The company was required to develop a detailed risk assessment and corrective action plan for the waste in the landfill, which was submitted in final format in April 2021.
| February 2020 ODOE Notice of Violation
Annual Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions
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