Code of Federal Regulations > Title 40 > Chapter I > Part 197 > Subpart B - Subpart B—Public Health and Environmental Standards for Disposal

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

INDIVIDUAL-PROTECTION STANDARD

§ 197.20 - What standard must DOE meet?

§ 197.21 - Who is the reasonably maximally exposed individual?

§ 197.11 - What does subpart B cover?

§ 197.12 - What definitions apply in subpart B?

§ 197.13 - How is Subpart B implemented?

§ 197.14 - What is a reasonable expectation?

§ 197.15 - How must DOE take into account the changes that will occur during the period of geologic stability?

HUMAN-INTRUSION STANDARD

§ 197.25 - What standard must DOE meet?

§ 197.26 - What are the circumstances of the human intrusion?

GROUND WATER PROTECTION STANDARDS

§ 197.30 - What standards must DOE meet?

§ 197.31 - What is a representative volume?

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

§ 197.35 - [Reserved]

§ 197.36 - Are there limits on what DOE must consider in the performance assessments?

§ 197.37 - Can EPA amend this rule?

§ 197.38 - Are the Individual Protection and Ground Water Protection Standards Severable?