Jessica Shirley, Pennsylvania,
Chair (chosen by Commission in Nov., 1-year term), 2026
Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., Maryland,
Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in Nov., 1-year term), 2026
Rich Janati, Administrator
Timothy Anderson, Esq., Counsel
Maria Kennison, Esq., Counsel
Maryland members appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: Serena C. McIlwain (Eric S. (Rick) Kessler, alternate); Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D. (Subha Chandar, alternate). Terms expire 2027.
Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland, February 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Staff: Edward C. Hammerberg
c/o Land & Materials Administration
Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230-1724
(410) 537-3356;
1-800-633-6101, ext. 3356
(toll free)
fax: (410) 537-4133
e-mail:
ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov
web:
Maryland Department of the Environment – Radioactive Waste
(external website, opens in new tab)
web:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection –
Appalachian Commission
(external website, opens in new tab)
In 1986, Maryland ratified the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact (Chapter 33, Acts of 1986 (opens in new tab) ). Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia also have ratified the Compact. The Compact established the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission to assure interstate cooperation for the proper management and disposal of low-level radioactive wastes. The Commission first met in June 1990.
The Commission identifies a host state (based on the volume and curie content of radioactive waste generated) to receive and dispose of radioactive waste from party states. Pennsylvania is currently the host state. Costs and benefits are distributed equitably among party states. Wastes generated outside the region may be banned by the Commission.
To reduce the volume of low-level radioactive waste, the Commission conducts research and recommends regulations. The Commission also prepares contingency plans in the event the regional facility is closed and enters into temporary agreements for emergency disposal.
Appointed by the governor, two members from each party state serve on the Commission, as do four members from the host state. The Commission provides for its own organization and procedures, by-laws (PDF, external website, opens in new tab) , rules, and regulations (Code Environment Article, secs. 7-301 through 7-306). By resolution adopted in 1998, the chair of the Commission serves as Executive Director, and the vice-chair as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Commission's annual meeting is held in the autumn.
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