ALARA Analysis of Radiological Control Criteria Associated with Alternatives for Disposal of Hazardous Wastes

Technical Report · Wed May 15 00:00:00 EDT 2002

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/15010041· OSTI ID:15010041

Aaberg, Rosanne L; Bilyard, Gordon R; Branch, Kristi M; Lavender, Jay C; Miller, Peter L

This ALARA analysis of Radiological Control Criteria (RCC) considers alternatives to continued storage of certain DOE mixed wastes. It also considers the option of treating hazardous wastes generated by DOE facilities, which have a very low concentration of radionuclide contaminants, as purely hazardous waste. Alternative allowable contaminant levels examined correspond to doses to an individual ranging from 0.01 mrem/yr to 10 to 20 mrem/yr. Generic waste inventory data and radionuclide source terms are used in the assessment. Economic issues, potential health and safety issues, and qualitative factors relating to the use of RCCs are considered.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 15010041
• Report Number(s): PNNL-13877; HC7009000; TRN: US0500188
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 15 May 2002
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SAFETY ANALYSIS
SOURCE TERMS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE STORAGE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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RADIATION DOSES
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RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL CRITERIA
HAZARDOUS WASTE
RADIONUCLIDE INVENTORIES