Site characterization handbook

Technical Report · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6503162· OSTI ID:6503162

This Handbook discusses both management and technical elements that should be considered in developing a comprehensive site characterization program. Management elements typical of any project of a comparable magnitude and complexity are combined with a discussion of strategies specific to site characterization. Information specific to the technical elements involved in site characterization is based on guidance published by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with respect to licensing requirements for LLW disposal facilities. The objective of this Handbook is to provide a reference for both NRC Agreement States and non-Agreement States for use in developing a comprehensive site characterization program that meets the specific objectives of the State and/or site developer/licensee. Each site characterization program will vary depending on the objectives, licensing requirements, schedules/budgets, physical characteristics of the site, proposed facility design, and the specific concerns raised by government agencies and the public. Therefore, the Handbook is not a prescriptive guide to site characterization. 18 refs., 6 figs.

• Research Organization: Golder Associates, Inc., Redmond, WA (USA); Weston (Roy F.), Inc., Seattle, WA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/NE
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 6503162
• Report Number(s): DOE/LLW-67T; ON: DE91000751
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
DOCUMENT TYPES
LICENSING
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MANUALS
MATERIALS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
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SITE SELECTION
WASTE DISPOSAL
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