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Independent Agency

Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission

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The Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission was established under authority of the Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact (Section 227 of Title II of Public L. 99-240), the Omnibus Low-level Radioactive Waste Interstate Compact Consent Act of January 15, 1986. The Commission was established to develop, adopt and maintain a regional management plan to ensure safe and effective management of low-level radioactive waste within the northeast region of the United States, pursuant to the Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact.