Radiological survey report for the former Middlesex Sampling Plant, Middlesex, New Jersey
The former Middlesex Sampling Plant (MSP), Middlesex, New Jersey is currently owned by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). It was used from 1943 to 1967 as a sampling and storage facility for uranium and thorium concentrates. During the course of operations, the buildings and grounds at the site became contaminated. In 1980, DOE initiated a multiphase remedial action project to clean up the site and several vicinity properties onto which contamination from the plant had migrated. Material from these properties was consolidated in a storage pile at the MSP during Phases I and II of the project. A decision by DOE regarding the final disposition of the site will be made once the results of an engineering evaluation of disposition alternatives and of other studies required by the National Environmental Policy Act are available. This report describes the current radiological status of the MSP site as determined by a characterization survey performed to obtain information necessary for the development of the Phase III engineering design. The grounds and the four buildings on-site were surveyed; uranium-238 and radium-226 concentrations exceeded DOE remedial action guidelines. Approximately 69,000 m/sup 3/ (91,000 yd/sup 3/) of material must be removed for the site to comply with guidelines. This total comprises the following approximate volumes: 13,000 m/sup 3/ (17,000 yd/sup 3/) of asphalt/gravel and soil from the grounds, 3650 m/sup 3/ (4775 yd/sup 3/) from demolition of the Boiler House and Process Building, and 52,000 m/sup 3/ (69,000 yd/sup 3/) of contaminated material that is or will be stored on-site. In addition, parts of the Garage and Administration Building must be decontaminated. 14 refs., 11 figs., 6 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Bechtel National, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (USA). Advanced Technology Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-81OR20722
- OSTI ID:
- 5873390
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/OR/20722-20; ON: DE85009305
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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