Alternative methods for dispoal of low-level radioactive wastes. Task 1. Description of methods and assessment of criteria. [Alternative methods are belowground vaults, aboveground vaults; earth mounded concrete bunkers, mined cavities, augered holes]

Technical Report · Sun Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6883607· OSTI ID:6883607

Bennett, R. D.; Miller, W. O.; Warriner, J. B.; Malone, P. G.; McAneny, C. C.

The study reported herein contains the results of Task 1 of a four-task study entitled Criteria for Evaluating Engineered Facilities. The overall objective of this study is to ensure that the criteria needed to evaluate five alternative low-level radioactive waste (LLW) disposal methods are available to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Agreement States. The alternative methods considered are belowground vaults, aboveground vaults, earth mounded concrete bunkers, mined cavities, and augered holes. Each of these alternatives is either being used by other countries for low-level radioactive waste (LLW) disposal or is being considered by other countries or US agencies. In this report the performance requirements are listed, each alternative is described, the experience gained with its use is discussed, and the performance capabilities of each method are addressed. Next, the existing 10 CFR Part 61 Subpart D criteria with respect to paragraphs 61.50 through 61.53, pertaining to site suitability, design, operations and closure, and monitoring are assessed for applicability to evaluation of each alternative. Preliminary conclusions and recommendations are offered on each method's suitability as an LLW disposal alternative, the applicability of the criteria, and the need for supplemental or modified criteria.

• Research Organization: Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS (USA). Geotechnical Lab.
• OSTI ID: 6883607
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-3774-Vol.1; ON: DE84901100
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
CLOSURES
DESIGN
EVALUATION
GROUND DISPOSAL
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
MONITORING
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
OPERATION
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RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
SPECIFICATIONS
UNDERGROUND DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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