Iowa Code 455B.331 – Definitions
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As used in this part 2 of subchapter IV, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Nuclear waste disposal site” means all facilities and appurtenances including all real and personal property connected with such facilities, which are acquired, leased, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, equipped, improved, extended, maintained, or operated to facilitate the final disposition of radioactive waste without creating a significant hazard to the public health or safety, and which are approved by the director.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 455B.331
- Acquired: means purchased, leased, obtained by inheritance or descent and distribution, or obtained by foreclosure sale under chapter 654, nonjudicial voluntary foreclosure under section 654. See Iowa Code 455B.751
2. “Radiation” means any ionizing radiation including, but not limited to, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles, but not sound waves.
3. “Radioactive material” means any solid, liquid, or gaseous material which emits radiation spontaneously.