WHY THIS BROCHURE?
Pennsylvania citizens have been a part of the Commonwealth's low-level radioactive
waste regulatory program since the mid-1980s. The low-level waste law and regula
tions contain some of the most stringent and unique requirements in the country and
reflect the Commonwealth's commitment to address citizen needs and concerns. The
broadest public involvement in the regulatory program will achieve the best results.
Read on to leam how you can be involved. Addresses and phone numbers for further
information are listed on the last page of this brochure.
PROTECTING
PENNSYLVANIA
SAFE
MANAGEMENT
OF
RADIOACTIVE
WASTE
LOW-LEVEL
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
Bureau of Radiation Protection
Robert P. Casey, Governor
Arthur A. Davis, Secretary
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MNNSYLVANIA