Documents Reviewed and Copies Received191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007RH Startup InspectionDOE DocumentsEPA ID# Document TitleSubject MatterSource**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 Received191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007RH Startup InspectionDOE DocumentsEPA ID# Document TitleSubject MatterSource**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 Received191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007RH Startup InspectionDOE DocumentsEPA ID# Document TitleSubject MatterSource**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 Received191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007RH Startup InspectionDOE DocumentsEPA ID# Document TitleSubject MatterSource**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/WIPP COB-RH2007-BG** **Prep-Station Sampler, DSC-8915 Photo** **DOE/WIPP COB-RH2007-BH** **Facility Cask Loading Room Sampler, DSC-8917 Photo** **DOE/WIPP COB-RH2007-BI** **Typical Room Bulkhead in Panel 4, DSC-9087 Photo** **DOE/WIPP COB-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, DSC** **9093 Photo** **DOE/WIPP COB-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 Received191.03 Subpart A Inspection - January 2007RH Startup InspectionDOE DocumentsEPA ID# Document TitleSubject MatterSource**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/WIPP** **COB-RH2007-6 RH Startup inspection proposed agenda** **DOE/WIPP COB-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/WIPP DOE/WIPP**