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Phase I decontamination of the J. C. Haynes site, Newark, Ohio. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6458943· OSTI ID:6458943

Phase I consisted of the primary decontamination, packaging, and shipment of all /sup 241/Am-contaminated gloveboxes, vent system, and miscellaneous waste items located in the laboratory restricted area in the J.C. Haynes house. The primary goals of Phase I were to locate and account for a major quantity of /sup 241/Am which was unaccounted for and to remove all radioactive materials and contamination posing an imminent hazard to public health and safety. All Phase I operations were conducted under a Quality Assurance (QA) Program Plan and QA procedures written specifically for this program. In addition, certain generic Battelle QA procedures were used for routine tasks. All operations were conducted under strict health physics supervision and procedures. Cognizant ORAU and US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) personnel were on site during the entire Phase I operation and provided support and approval in the daily operations. All staff members had participated in previous decontamination and decommissioning programs involving transuranic waste and completed Phase I in a well controlled, timely, and safe manner.

Research Organization:
Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-85OR21558
OSTI ID:
6458943
Report Number(s):
DOE/OR/21558-1; ON: DE86004518
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English