DOE defense low-level waste classification: Basis and application
A process for developing a site-specific low-level radioactive waste (LLW) classification system for Department of Energy (DOE) defense LLW is being considered. Waste classification is a mechanism that can help ensure that overall performance objectives established to protect public health and safety, will be met. DOE has adopted ICRP 30 and ICRP 48 as the bases for all internal dose calculations. For LLW management, DOE is requiring equivalency with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements. However, system- wide classification will be less practical for DOE than NRC because of dissimilarities of waste mixtures between DOE sites. Site-specific waste stream characterization, source-term determination, and radiological performance assessment will be required for DOE disposal facilities to determine the maximum disposal capacity and the most efficient disposal practices for defense LLW. This process will also demonstrate compliance with the overall performance objectives, thus providing for public health and safety. This paper discusses the procedure that DOE is considering in the development of a site- and waste-specific LLW classification system for DOE defense wastes. 10 refs., 1 tab.
- Research Organization:
- EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-76ID01570
- OSTI ID:
- 7120590
- Report Number(s):
- EGG-M-88092; CONF-880510-3; IAEA-SM-3-3/130; ON: TI88015117
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CLASSIFICATION
COMPLIANCE
DOSE EQUIVALENTS
EVALUATION
INTRUSION
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
PLANNING
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
REGULATIONS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SITE CHARACTERIZATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES