§ 7320. Radiological emergency response preparedness, planning and recovery program
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 Pa.C.S.A. Health and SafetyEffective: July 13, 2007
Effective: July 13, 2007
35 Pa.C.S.A. § 7320
§ 7320. Radiological emergency response preparedness, planning and recovery program
(a) Establishment of program.--In addition to the powers and duties of the agency set forth in section 7313 (relating to powers and duties), the agency shall develop, establish and maintain a radiological emergency response preparedness, planning and recovery program consistent with the Commonwealth's Emergency Management Plan and in accordance with other applicable Federal regulations and State laws for each nuclear generating facility that has received an operating license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(6) Seeking formal Federal review and approval of the Commonwealth's Annex E to its Emergency Management Plan and the county, municipal and other plans in accordance with 44 CFR Part 350 (relating to review and approval of state and local radiological emergency plans and preparedness). Once Federal approval is obtained for the plans, the agency shall seek to maintain that approval status.
(9) Annual review of the Alert Notification System Report for each nuclear generating station to ensure that current information from the State and county plans are included in the report and assist in the coordination of siren or other emergency communication tests with each utility, the appropriate counties and adjacent states.
(c) Establishment of fund.--There is hereby created in the General Fund a nonlapsing restricted receipt account to be known as the Radiological Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness Program Fund. Fees received under subsection (d) shall be deposited in this fund. Moneys in the fund are hereby appropriated to the agency to carry out its responsibilities under subsections (a) and (b).
Credits
1989, Dec. 20, P.L. 665, No. 85, § 1, imd. effective. Affected 2007, July 13, P.L. 95, No. 31, § 6(2)(ii), imd. effective.
35 Pa.C.S.A. § 7320, PA ST 35 Pa.C.S.A. § 7320
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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