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Title: A decision methodology for the evaluation of mixed low-level radioactive waste management options for DOE sites

Abstract

Currently, many DOE sites are developing site-specific solutions to manage their mixed low-level wastes. These site-specific MLLW programs often result in duplication of efforts between the different sites, and consequently, inefficient use of DOE system resources. A nationally integrated program for MLLW eliminates unnecessary duplication of effort, but requires a comprehensive analysis of waste management options to ensure that all site issues are addressed. A methodology for comprehensive analysis of the complete DOE MLLW system is being developed by DOE-HQ to establish an integrated and standardized solution for managing MLLW. To be effective, the comprehensive systems analysis must consider all aspects of MLLW management from cradle-to-grave (i.e. from MLLW generation to disposal). The results of the analysis will include recommendations for alternative management options for the complete DOE MLLW system based on various components such as effectiveness, cost, health and safety risks, and the probability of regulatory acceptance for an option. Because of the diverse nature of these various components and the associated difficulties in comparing between them, a decision methodology is being developed that will integrate the above components into a single evaluation scheme for performing relative comparisons between different MLLW management options. The remainder of this paper providesmore » an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the various participants of the DOE MLLW Program, and discusses in detail the components involved in the development of the decision methodology for a comprehensive systems analysis.« less

Authors:
 [1]; ; ; ;  [2]
  1. Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
  2. IT Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States). National Low-Level Waste Management Program
OSTI Identifier:
343738
Report Number(s):
CONF-921137-PROC.
ON: DE98050439; TRN: IM9921%%202
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: 14. annual DOE low-level radioactive waste management conference, Phoenix, AZ (United States), 18-20 Nov 1992; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1993; Related Information: Is Part Of Fourteenth annual U.S. Department of Energy low-level radioactive waste management conference: Proceedings; PB: 651 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
05 NUCLEAR FUELS; US DOE; RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT; LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES; MIXTURES; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Citation Formats

Bassi, J, Abashian, M S, Chakraborti, S, Devarakonda, M, and Djordjevic, S M. A decision methodology for the evaluation of mixed low-level radioactive waste management options for DOE sites. United States: N. p., 1993. Web.
Bassi, J, Abashian, M S, Chakraborti, S, Devarakonda, M, & Djordjevic, S M. A decision methodology for the evaluation of mixed low-level radioactive waste management options for DOE sites. United States.
Bassi, J, Abashian, M S, Chakraborti, S, Devarakonda, M, and Djordjevic, S M. 1993. "A decision methodology for the evaluation of mixed low-level radioactive waste management options for DOE sites". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/343738.
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title = {A decision methodology for the evaluation of mixed low-level radioactive waste management options for DOE sites},
author = {Bassi, J and Abashian, M S and Chakraborti, S and Devarakonda, M and Djordjevic, S M},
abstractNote = {Currently, many DOE sites are developing site-specific solutions to manage their mixed low-level wastes. These site-specific MLLW programs often result in duplication of efforts between the different sites, and consequently, inefficient use of DOE system resources. A nationally integrated program for MLLW eliminates unnecessary duplication of effort, but requires a comprehensive analysis of waste management options to ensure that all site issues are addressed. A methodology for comprehensive analysis of the complete DOE MLLW system is being developed by DOE-HQ to establish an integrated and standardized solution for managing MLLW. To be effective, the comprehensive systems analysis must consider all aspects of MLLW management from cradle-to-grave (i.e. from MLLW generation to disposal). The results of the analysis will include recommendations for alternative management options for the complete DOE MLLW system based on various components such as effectiveness, cost, health and safety risks, and the probability of regulatory acceptance for an option. Because of the diverse nature of these various components and the associated difficulties in comparing between them, a decision methodology is being developed that will integrate the above components into a single evaluation scheme for performing relative comparisons between different MLLW management options. The remainder of this paper provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the various participants of the DOE MLLW Program, and discusses in detail the components involved in the development of the decision methodology for a comprehensive systems analysis.},
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year = {Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1993},
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