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Hanford Site Composite Analysis Technical Approach Description: Vadose Zone

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1407710· OSTI ID:1407710
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  1. INTERA Inc., Austin, TX (United States)
  2. CH2M, Richland, WA (United States)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in DOE O 435.1 Chg. 1, Radioactive Waste Management, and DOE M 435.1 Chg 1, Radioactive Waste Management Manual, requires the preparation and maintenance of a composite analysis (CA). The primary purpose of the CA is to provide a reasonable expectation that the primary public dose limit is not likely to be exceeded by multiple source terms that may significantly interact with plumes originating at a low-level waste disposal facility. The CA is used to facilitate planning and land use decisions that help assure disposal facility authorization will not result in long-term compliance problems; or, to determine management alternatives, corrective actions, or assessment needs, if potential problems are identified.

Research Organization:
Hanford Site (HNF), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-08RL14788
OSTI ID:
1407710
Report Number(s):
CP--60405
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English