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Title: Characterization of the Potential Hazards Associated with Potential RCRA Treatment Noncompliances

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1212628· OSTI ID:1212628
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

The purpose of this document is to provide a hazard evaluation of the noncompliances and whether any new actions are required to mitigate potential risk to the worker or the public. In short, we have reviewed the noncompliances and have concluded that the possibility of exothermic reactions leading to radioactive release is not credible, and in one case, inconceivable, stemming from the fact that the majority fraction of the waste is compatible with organic absorbents and neutralizers. It is not expected that the noncompliances would generate or produce uncontrolled flammable fumes, gases, extreme heat, pressure, fire, explosions, or violent reactions.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1212628
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-15-26595
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English