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What is NYC ZR § 42-463?

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This section regulates the maximum permitted quantities of fissionable materials in M1 or M2 Districts. It specifies limits for Uranium-233, Plutonium-239, and Uranium-235, and prohibits establishments providing radiation waste disposal services in these districts. Applies to property operators in designated zoning districts.

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§ 42-463 Maximum permitted quantities of fissionable materials

ZR § 42-463

In M1 or M2 Districts, no one of the following fissionable materials shall be assembled at any one point, place, or work area on a zoning lot in a quantity equal to or in excess of the amount set forth herein:

Material

Quantity

Uranium-233

200 grams

Plutonium-239

Uranium-235

350 grams

In addition, any establishment which provides radiation waste disposal services in the nature of collection or storage of radioactive waste from other manufacturing uses shall be prohibited in M1 or M2 Districts.

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