Documents Reviewed and Copies Received

191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007 RH Startup Inspection DOE Documents

EPA ID# Document Title Subject Matter Source

EPA 402-R-97-001 Guidance For The Implementation of EPA's Standards For 

Management And Storage of Transuranic Waste (40 CFR 

Part 191, Subpart A) at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant EPA 402-R-97-001, January 1997

"WIPP Subpart A Guidance" EPA

COB-RH2007-Z1 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Environmental Monitoring Plan. 

DOE/WIPP 99-2194. Rev 3, 09/04. In particular section 4.0 and 5.0.

Discussed DOE environmental monitoring plans at the WIPP site. 

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-Z2 Memorandum of understanding between EPA and DOE, 

September 29, 1994

Agreement states that DOE will implement NESHAPs regulations at the WIPP site. 

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-Z3 EPA Shrouded Probe Approval Letter, November 10, 1994 Allows DOE to use the shrouded probe as an alternative 

measuring procedure.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-Z4 Single-Point Representative Sampling with Shrouded 

Probes by McFarland and Rodgers, LA-12612-MS, August 

1993

Describes shrouded probe testing requirements and test performed to qualify probe for use at WIPP.

DOE OSTI Document website.

COB-RH2007-Z5 Implementation Plan for 40 CFR 191, Subpart A 

DOE/WIPP 00-3121, Revision 2, June 2001

Outlines program at WIPP to show compliance with 40 CFR 191, Subpart A.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-A RH Startup notification letter from DOE to EPA, November 

8, 2006

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-B1 EPA question to DOE related to changes and modifications 

of site activities because of the introduction of RH waste for disposal.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-B2 DOE response to COB-RH2007-B1, RH activity questions. DOE/WIPP's response discusses changes to the air sampling 

because of RH waste introduction to processing activities at 

WIPP.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-C Compliance Recertification Application (CRA) Chapter 1 Discuss the names and location of the WIPP facility as 

required by RH Startup checklist item number 2.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-D CRA Chapter 3 Describes the size, design, and methods of operation at the 

WIPP site as required by RH Startup checklist item number 3.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-E CRA Chapter 4 List RH TRU waste inventory that is expected to be shipped 

to WIPP; see Tables 4-2 and 4-7 as required by RH Startup 

checklist item number 4.

DOE/WIPP 
Documents Reviewed and Copies Received

191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007 RH Startup Inspection DOE Documents

EPA ID# Document Title Subject Matter Source

COB-RH2007-F CCA Appendix EMP Section 5.3.2 Effluent Monitoring - Airborne Emissions 

describes the filtration and air sampling at the WIPP.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-G WIPP Remote Handled (RH) Waste Documented Safety 

Analysis (DSA), DOE/WIPP-06-3174, Revision 0, March 2006

DSA determines the RH safety basis necessary to ensure the safety of workers, the public, and the environment. Sections 

2.6.3.2 and 2.6.3.7 discusses emission control devices (HEPA filtration) at the WIPP site. 

DOE/WIPP. 

COB-RH2007-H WIPP Annual NESHAPs Report for 2005 Reports annual estimated potential releases and radiological 

doses to the public.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-I WIPP Annual Site Environmental Report For 2005, 

DOW/WIPP-06-2225, September 2006

Describes results of WIPP site monitoring programs. DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-J Alarm Set Points for the Radiation Monitoring Instrumental 

in the Remote-Handled Facility at WIPP, WP 12-RE3000, 

RCPP 2002-06, Revision 4, July 31, 2006

Paper documents placement and alarm set points for area radiation monitors (ARMs) and continuous air monitors (CAM) in the RH processing areas of WIPP.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-K Consequence Assessment Dose Projection, Technical 

Procedure, WP 12-ER4916, Revision 10, 07/12/06

Guidance to WIPP staff for estimating potential dose for a release or suspected release of radioactive material both CH 

and RH.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-L Radiological Event Reporting, Management Control 

Procedure WP 12-HP3700, Revision 2, 12/26/01

Instructions for the ‘first’ estimate of a possible release, see Attachment 1. 

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-M Radiological Event Response, Emergency Response 

Procedure, WP 12-ER4903, Revision 12, 10/25/06

Procedure documents actions taken if a potential or actual radioactive release takes place. 

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-N Emergency Radiological Control Responses, Emergency 

and Alarm Response Procedure, WP 12-HP4000, Revision 

5, 08/08/05

Section 3.0 documents actions to be taken in the event of an “ON-SITE AIRBORNE RADIOACTIVITY EVENT”. 

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-O Airborne Radioactivity, Technical Procedure, WP 12-

HP3500, Revision 13, 04/20/05

Procedure provides instructions for analyzing, reporting, and trending results of air samples. 

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-P Hazardous Material Spill and Release Response, Emergency 

Response Procedure, WP 12-ER4902, Revision 10, 12/04/06

Documents how to respond to spill or releases within the 16-section area around WIPP.

COB-RH2007-Q Categorization and Classification of Operational 

Emergencies for RH Waste, Management Control 

Procedure, WP 12-ER3905, Revision 0, 07/25/06

Guidance for site staff to use to determine if an RH event at WIPP is to be categorized as an operational emergency.

DOE/WIPP 
Documents Reviewed and Copies Received

191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007 RH Startup Inspection DOE Documents

EPA ID# Document Title Subject Matter Source

COB-RH2007-R Abnormal Radiological Conditions, Abnormal Operating 

Procedure, WP 12-HP2001, Revision 3, 08/23/06

Instruction to site staff when responding to abnormal radiological conditions, such as equipment found out of calibration (Section 1.0) or lose of dosimeter (Section 2.0), etc.; not emergencies (for emergencies use WP 12-HP4000).

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-S WIPP RH Technical Safety Requirements, DOE/WIPP-06-

3178, Revision 0, March 2006.

Document contains technical safety requirements that define the performance of all aspects of the WIPP for RH TRU 

waste processing.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-T Radiological Surveys, Technical Procedure, WP 12-

HP1100, Revision 10, 12/14/06

Provide methods and guidance for performing surface contamination surveys and dose rate surveys of items, 

equipment, and areas at WIPP.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-U 10-160B RH Processing, Technical Procedure, WP 05-

WH1722, Revision 6, DRAFT 

Instruction for unloading a 10-160B, canisterizing RH 55-gallon drums removed from the 10-160B into the WIPP 

facility canister, and final emplacement underground.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-V 72-B RH Processing, Technical Procedure, WP 05-

WH1710, Revision 6, 01/02/07

Instructions for unloading, preparing, and emplacement of the 72-B shipping container.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-W Contractor (WTS) Operational Readiness Review, August 

25-31, 2006 Final Report

Contractor report evaluating WIPP readiness to receive and dispose of RH TRU wastes at WIPP.

DOE/WIPP 

COB-RH2007-X Final Report for the ORR for Startup of RH Waste Handling 

Operations at the WIPP, DOE, December 2006

DOE readiness review to evaluate WIPPs readiness to receive and dispose of RH TRU waste.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-Y Fixed Air Monitoring Equipment, Technical Procedure, WP 

12-HP1305, Revision 4, 09/23/04

Instructions for operation of fixed air monitoring equipment, such as setting alarm set points, and data collection.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-Z Portable Canberra Continuous Air Monitor, Technical 

Procedure, WP 12-HP1306, Revision 2, 05/16/06

Instructions for operating portable Canberra continuous air monitors (CAMs) and data collection.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BA Portable Alpha-6 Continuous Air Monitors, Technical 

Procedure, WP 12-HP1308, Revision 3, DRAFT

Instructions for operating portable Alpha-6 CAMs and data collection.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BB RADOS RAM 31 Functional Check, Technical Procedure, 

WP 12-HP1310, Revision 3, 06/15/05

Instructions to perform a functional check of the RADOS RAM 31 CAMs.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BC Canberra Alpha Analyst System Operation, Technical 

Procedure, WP 12-RL1015, Revision 5, DRAFT

Directions for calibrating and operating the Canberra Alpha spectroscopy system.

DOE/WIPP
Documents Reviewed and Copies Received

191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007 RH Startup Inspection DOE Documents

EPA ID# Document Title Subject Matter Source

COB-RH2007-BD Waste Handling Operator Event Response, Emergency 

Procedure, WP 05-WH4401, Revision 3, 03/21/01

Describes actions to be done by waste handling operators if an event takes place, such as CAM alarm, fire, smoke, and 

radioactive contamination, etc.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BE Radioactive Material Control, Technical Procedure, WP 12-

HP3200, Revision 8, 04/28/05

Instruction for controlling radioactive materials and sources. DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BF Cask Unloading Room Samplers, DSC-8911 Photo DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-BG Prep-Station Sampler, DSC-8915 Photo DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-BH Facility Cask Loading Room Sampler, DSC-8917 Photo DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-BI Typical Room Bulkhead in Panel 4, DSC-9087 Photo DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-BJ RADOS CAM Shrouded Probe at Panel 4 Air Exhaust 

Drift, DSC-9109

Photo DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BK RADOS CAM Equipment at Panel 4 Air Exhaust, DSC9093 Photo DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-BL Memorandum: Calculating the Transient Time of Airborne 

Contaminants from the Panel 4, Room 7 Regulator to the Surface, DN-1770-12, Revision 1, July 2006

Report examines transient time for air to travel from Panel 4, 

Room 7 to the surface. Takes more than seven minutes for air to travel from Panel 4, Room 7 to exhaust to the surface

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BM 01/18/07 email from Russ Patterson (DOE) announcing that 

RH shipments commenced at 14:53 (MST) January 18, 

2007.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-BN RAM 31 Remote Operations, Technical Procedure, WP 12-

HP1312, Revision 0, 12/09/02

Describes remote operation of the RADOS RAM 31 CAM using the RADCLIENT software.

DOE/WIPP

Documents Received During Inspection

COB-RH2007-1 RH Startup inspection opening meeting presentation, 

01/09/07

Discusses changes to air sampling and emplacement activities because of RH processing.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-2a 72B cask processing, surface operation through 

underground emplacement with photos

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-2b 10-160B cask processing, surface operations through 

underground emplacement with photos

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-3 Projected RH waste emplacement plans in Panel 4. DOE/WIPP
Documents Reviewed and Copies Received

191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007 RH Startup Inspection DOE Documents

EPA ID# Document Title Subject Matter Source

COB-RH2007-4a Steps take and procedures used by WIPP radiochemical 

laboratory to process air sampling filters that are collected 

during a possible release event

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-4b1 GXQ output assuming a 10-160B is involved in an accident. 

Assumes 10 RH waste drums are included in a scenario.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-4b2 GXQ output assuming a 72B is involved in an accident. 

Assumes 3 RH waste drums are included in a scenario.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-4b Brief discussion of radiological staff activities in an 

accident or suspected event takes place. See COB-RH2007-4b1 and 4b2 for examples of GXQ dose calculations.

Photo of air exhaust ducting at Station B. DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-4c 10-160B processing flow graphic with some air sampler 

locations noted.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-4d 72B processing flow graphic with some air sampler 

locations noted.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-5 Panel 4 Layout Drawing DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-6 RH Startup inspection proposed agenda DOE/WIPPCOB-RH2007-7 RH Startup inspection opening meeting sign-in list, 

01/09/07.

DOE/WIPP

COB-RH2007-8 RH Startup inspection closing-out meeting sign-in list, 

01/11/07.

DOE/WIPPDOE/WIPP