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DOCKET NO: A-98-49 

Item: II-B3-125 

2012 - Monitoring Inspection Report

INSPECTION No. EPA-WIPP-7.12-17b 

OF THE 

WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT 

July 17-19, 2012 

U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

Office of Radiation and Indoor Air 

Center for Waste Management and Federal Regulation 

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20460 

March 2013
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Table of Contents 

1 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 4

2 Scope ....................................................................................................................................... 4

3 Inspection Team, Observers, and Participants ......................................................................... 5

4 Inspection Schedule ................................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Monitoring of Geomechanical Parameters ....................................................................... 6

4.2 Monitoring of Hydrological Parameters ........................................................................ 11

4.3 Monitoring of Waste Activity Parameters ..................................................................... 17

4.4 Monitoring of Drilling Related Parameters .................................................................... 18

4.5 Monitoring of Subsidence Parameters ........................................................................... 21

Attachments .................................................................................................................................. 22

Attachment A: Inspection Plan ................................................................................................ 23

Attachment B: 2012 Monitoring Inspection Checklist ............................................................ 24

Attachment C: Documents Reviewed ...................................................................................... 31

 
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Figures 

Figure 1 Taking Extensometer Measurement at E140 S3480 ........................................................ 9

Figure 2 Tape Extensometer 51X-GE-00396 Used to Measure Convergence at E 140 S3480 ... 10

Figure 3 Remote Cable Rotary Roof Beam Extensometer Located at E140 S3493. ................... 11

Tables 

Table 1 Monitored Parameters ....................................................................................................... 5

Table 2 WIPP Inspection Team ..................................................................................................... 5

Table 3 DOE Documents Reporting Monitored Geomechanical Parameters and Relevant 

Procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Table 4 DOE Documents Reporting Monitored Hydrological Parameters and Relevant 

Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Table 5 General Culebra Groundwater Chemistry Constituents Measured ................................. 15

Table 6 Estimated Culebra Travel Times, Travel Distance, and Average Groundwater Velocity

....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Table 7 Waste Activity Monitoring Parameters .......................................................................... 17

Table 8 Delaware Basin Documents Reviewed ........................................................................... 19
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1 Executive Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted an inspection of the Department of 

Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) from July 17 to July 19, 2012 as part of 

EPA’s continuing WIPP oversight program. The purpose of this inspection was to verify that 

DOE continues to adequately monitor ten parameters listed in the Compliance Certification 

Application (CCA), Volume 1, Section 7.0, in particular Table 7-7. Attachments A and B contain 

the inspection plan and the checklist used by the EPA inspectors, and Attachment C lists 

documents reviewed by the EPA. 

The inspection examined the implementation of monitoring for geomechanical, hydrological, 

waste activity, drilling-related, and subsidence parameters. The EPA inspectors toured locations 

where measurements are taken, reviewed parameter databases, and reviewed documents and 

procedures directing these monitoring activities. 

EPA found that DOE continues to effectively implement the monitoring programs at WIPP for 

all areas reviewed. EPA did not have any findings or concerns. The inspectors also confirmed 

that the results of DOE monitoring programs are reported annually. 

2 Scope

The EPA WIPP Compliance Criteria (40 CFR Part 194.42(a)) require DOE to “conduct an 

analysis of the effects of disposal system parameters on the containment of waste in the disposal 

system.” The results of these analyses were included in the 1996 Compliance Certification 

Application (CCA), confirmed in the most recent Compliance Recertification Application 

(CRA), and were used to develop pre-closure and post-closure monitoring requirements. 

Volume 1, Section 7.0, of the CCA documented DOE’s analysis of monitoring parameters. Table 

7-7 of the CCA lists the ten parameters that DOE determined may affect the disposal system. 

These parameters are grouped into major categories and listed in Table 1. EPA accepted these 

ten monitoring parameters in the 1998 Certification Decision and confirmed them in the 2010 

Recertification Decision. 
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Table 1 Monitored Parameters

Parameter 

Categories 

Parameter 

Geomechanical Creep closure 

Extent of deformation 

Initiation of brittle deformation 

Displacement of deformation features

Hydrological Culebra groundwater composition 

Change in Culebra groundwater flow direction

Subsidence Subsidence measurements 

Drilling Related Drilling rate 

Probability of encountering a Castile brine reservoir 

Waste Activity Waste Activity 

This inspection was performed under authority of 40 CFR 194.21, which authorizes EPA to 

verify the continued effectiveness of the parameter monitoring program at WIPP. Inspection 

activities included an examination of monitoring and sampling equipment both on and off site, 

and in the underground. EPA also reviewed numerous sampling procedures and measurement 

techniques and verified implementation of an effective quality assurance program (see the 

document list in Attachment B of this report). 

3 Inspection Team, Observers, and Participants

The inspection team consisted of four EPA staff listed in Table 2. Observing the inspection was 

Thomas Kesterson of the State of New Mexico Environment Department. 

Table 2 WIPP Inspection Team

Inspection Team Member Position and Inspection Focus Affiliation

Tom Peake Inspection Leader EPA ORIA 

Nick Stone Inspector EPA – Region 6 

Jonathan Walsh Inspector EPA - ORIA 

Kathleen Economy Inspector EPA - ORIA 
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4 Inspection Schedule

The inspection began on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, with an opening meeting where site staff 

presented changes to the monitoring programs that occurred since the previous inspection. On 

July 18, the inspection continued with interviews and demonstrations of various aspects of each 

parameter monitoring area. The collection of geomechanical measurements in the underground 

was observed on July 18th. On July 19th the EPA inspectors examined the database(s) used to 

store Delaware Basin parameters and the WIPP Waste Data System (WDS) which is the waste 

tracking computer database system. The inspection closeout meeting was held on July 19, 2012 

in Carlsbad, New Mexico. EPA inspectors reviewed three fundamental areas to verify continued 

implementation of the DOE parameter monitoring program during the pre-closure phase: 1) 

written plans and procedures, 2) quality assurance procedures and records, and 3) results of the 

monitoring program in the form of raw data, intermediate reports, and final annual reports, if 

appropriate. The inspection checklist in Attachment A provides details of these inspection 

activities. 

4.1 Monitoring of Geomechanical Parameters

DOE committed to measuring four geomechanical parameters in the CCA: creep closure, extent 

of deformation, initiation of brittle deformation, and displacement of deformation features. These 

parameters are monitored through convergence monitoring, deformation monitoring, fracture 

mapping and stratigraphic and fracture mapping, respectively. WIPP has four programs that 

supply information for these four parameters: the geomechanical monitoring program, the 

geosciences program, the ground control program, and the rock mechanics program. These 

programs are described in WIPP Geotechnical Engineering Program Plan, WP07-1 Revision 6 

(EPA Inspection ID KME-M2012 GT013); the program plan has not been modified since March 

19, 2008. The monitored geomechanical parameters are reported annually in two volumes 

spanning a 12 month period. The 2010 – 2011 monitored parameters are documented in 

Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011 Vol 1, DOE/WIPP-12-3484, Vol. 1 

(EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012- GT01) and Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – 

June 2011 Vol 2 ((EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2021- GT02). Procedures used to measures these 

parameters are also given in the same table. As indicated in Table 3, only two procedures have 

been modified since the 2011 inspection. Changes to these procedures were reviewed by the 

EPA inspection and are deemed adequate for their intended purpose. 

Manual convergence measurements are taken following the guidance given in Manually 

Acquired Geomechanical Instrument Data (WP 07-EU1301 Rev 7). During the morning of July 

18, 2012 EPA inspectors observed a convergence reading in the underground conducted at 

location E140-S3480, Chord A C (see Figure 1). The convergence data were measured using a 

GeoKon/Ealey Extensometer. Figure 1 is a photograph of a convergence measurement conducted 

at that location. Measurements were taken following the protocol given for the GeoKon/Ealey 

Extensometer readout unit in procedure Manually Acquired Geomechanical Instrument Data,

Section 2.0. 
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Table 3 DOE Documents Reporting Monitored Geomechanical Parameters and Relevant 

Procedures

Geomechanical Monitored Parameter Annual Report, July 2010 – June 2011 

Document Title DOE Document ID # EPA Inspection ID # 

Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 

– June 2011, Vol 1 

DOE/WIPP-12-3484, Vol. 1 KME-M2012-GT01 

Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 

– June 2011, Vol 2 

DOE/WIPP-12-3484, Vol. 2 KME-M2012-GT02 

Procedures Used to Install Geomechanical Monitoring Instruments and 

Take Parameter Measurements

Document Title DOE Document ID # 

Last 

Modification EPA Inspection ID # 

Geologic and Fracture Mapping of 

Facility Horizon Drifts WP 07-EU1001 Rev 3 No Change KME-M2012 GT03 

Geologic Core Logging WP 07-EU1002 Rev 0 No Change KME-M2012 GT04 

Manually Acquired Geomechanical 

Instrument Data WP 07-EU1301 Rev 7 5/24/2012 KME-M2012 GT05 

Geomechanical Instrument Data 

Processing WP 07-EU1303 Rev 4 No Change KME-M2012 GT06 

Installing Convergence Reference 

Points WP 07-EU1304 Rev 6 11/3/2011 KME-M2012 GT07 

Installing Multiposition Borehole 

Rod Extensometers WP 07-EU1305 Rev 2 No Change KME-M2012 GT08 

Installing Rock Bolt Load Rock 

Cells WP 07-EU1306 Rev 4 No Change KME-M2012 GT09 
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Installing Wire Convergence Meters WP 07-EU1307 Rev 3 No Change 

KME-M2012-

GT010 

Installing Wire Extension Meters WP 07-EU1308 Rev 2 No Change 

KME-M2012-

GT011 

WIPP Core Storage, Handling, and 

Distribution WP 07-EU3504 Rev 3 No Change 

KME-M2012-

GT012 

WIPP Cumulative Convergence 

Point for S3650-W0285 N/A N/A 

KME-M2012-

GT013 

WIPP Convergence Rate –Point 

S3650-W0285 N/A N/A 

KME-M2012-

GT014 

Relevant QA for Software 

Software Screening and Control WP 16-2 Rev 11 01/05/2012 KME-M2012-QA001

During the morning of July 17 EPA inspectors interviewed Robert Edward Lewis, a 

Geotechnical Engineer. Mr. Lewis wrote the software that processes both manually and remotely 

acquired geotechnical instrument data and converts it into graphical form. Mr. Lewis noted that 

all the upload and conversion software is written under procedure Software Screening and 

Control WP 16-1 Rev 11 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-2012-QA001). EPA inspectors queried Mr. 

Lewis on how drift convergence/extensometer data is uploaded, processed and submitted in 

DOE’s geotechnical reports. Mr. Lewis indicated procedure Geomechanical Instrument Data 

Processing, WP 07-EU1303 Rev 4 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012 GT06) is followed when 

uploading and processing geotechnical data. If any data has been manually collected and 

uploaded, the CI needs to be assured that the data are collected following procedure Manually 

Acquired Geomechanical Instrument Data, WP 07-EU1301 Rev 7 (EPA Inspection ID: KMEM2012 GT05). Mr. Lewis demonstrated uploading and processing geotechnical data collected at 

S3650-W0285 convergent point (and reported graphically) while EPA inspectors spot reviewed 

the process against the two procedures. The results of this demonstration are submitted as 

documents WIPP Cumulative Convergence Point for S3650-W0285 and WIPP Convergence 

Rate –Point S3650-W0285( EPA Inspection IDs: KME-M2012-GT013 and KME-M2012-

GT014). The final uploaded data was compared to convergence/extension data reported in 

annual the Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011, (Volume I and II). 
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Figure 1 Taking Extensometer Measurement at E140 S3480 

The tape extensometer measurements are reported in Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 

– June 2011, Volume 2. Convergence point data measured at location E140 S3480, Chord A-C is 

given in Table 5-3 of Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011, Volume 1 

(DOE/WIPP-12-3484, Vol. 1) and Figure 4-120 of Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – 

June 2011, Volume 2 (DOE/WIPP-12-3484, Vol. 2, EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-GT02). 

Extensometer calibration and expiration dates are given on the face of the extensometer, shown 

in Figure 2 of this report, and indicate the instrument calibration was current. EPA inspectors 

reviewed the DOE staff and contractors collecting room convergence field data and convergence 

rates reported in the annual report and determined the geomechanical parameters are adequately 

monitored. 
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Figure 2 Tape Extensometer 51X-GE-00396 Used to Measure Convergence at E 140 S3480 

Figure 3 is picture of a cable rotary extensometer (DOE ID: 51X-GE-00396) used to measure 

roof beam extension located at E140 S3493. The instrument consists of a wire cable that attaches 

to an interior anchor bolt inside the borehole (not visible). The cable records the ‘beam 

extension’ via a transducer from the roof collar to the interior bolt. Measurements are transmitted 

to the data loggers located above ground. EPA reviewed convergence data for E140 S3493 

recorded in Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011, Vol 2, Figure 4-14 

(DOE/WIPP-12-3484, Vol. 2, EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-GT02). From the review of the 

annual report figures and tables it appears extensometer 51X-GE-00396 adequately records and 

monitors beam displacement. 

 
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Figure 3 Remote Cable Rotary Roof Beam Extensometer Located at E140 S3493. 

Inspection personnel interviewed WIPP geotechnical engineering personnel to discuss any 

programmatic changes, observed manual convergence measurements and fracture mapping, 

examined data from stratigraphic mapping and remotely measured extensometers, compared 

staff practices to written procedures, and reviewed the annual WIPP Geotechnical Analysis 

Report (DOE/WIPP-12-348), Volumes 1 and 2 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-2012-GT01, KME2012-GT02, respectively). 

In summary, EPA inspectors observed tape extensometer and convergence measurements, 

interviewed personnel responsible for data processing and spot-checked convergence data 

reported in Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011, (Volume I and II), and 

observed ground control by regular bolting and fencing. EPA inspectors reviewed procedure 

Software Screening and Control, WP 16-1 Rev 11 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-2012-QA001) 

which describes the instructions for the development, acquisition, maintenance, used to write the 

converting geotechnical data collected into graphical and textual formats. Based on these 

inspection observations and activities EPA concluded that the DOE monitoring activities and 

procedures are adequate. EPA inspectors did not identify any concerns or findings for the 

geotechnical program. 

4.2 Monitoring of Hydrological Parameters

DOE committed to measure two hydrological parameters in the CCA: 1) Culebra groundwater 

composition, and 2) changes in the Culebra groundwater flow direction. Culebra groundwater 

chemistry monitored parameters are collected under the Water Quality Surveillance Program. 

Culebra flow direction is determined by using annual measurements of Culebra fresh water 

heads as inputs to a calibrated potentiometric map. Programmatic functions and responsibilities 

are outlined in the WIPP Groundwater Monitoring Program Plan, WP 02-1 Revision 10 (EPA 

Inspection ID: KME-M2011-GW09). Results of this program are published in the annual WIPP 
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Site Environmental Report for 2010, Issued September 2011, DOE/WIPP-11-2225 (EPA 

Inspection ID: KME-M2012-CBFO02) denoted herein as the 2010 ASER. The 2010 ASER 

describes and presents environmental programmatic data which the groundwater monitoring 

program falls under. The groundwater chemistry monitoring results and the groundwater particle 

travel path length, travel time, and average groundwater velocity from the WIPP waste handling 

shaft to the WIPP land withdrawal boundary (LWB) are given in the Section 6.2 of the 2010 

ASER. 

During the July 17th opening presentation Rick Salness, manager of the Environmental 

Monitoring and Hydrology department, presented ongoing activities within the program (EPA 

Inspection ID: KME-M2012-GW01). An update of well networks maintained through the 

Groundwater Monitoring Program was provided. A summary of these updates are given below: 

Current Well Network as of June 30, 2012 

 48 Culebra Monitoring Wells 

 12 Magenta Monitoring Wells 

 1 Dual Completion Culebra/Magenta Well 

 1 Dewey Lake Well 

 2 Bell Canyon Wells 

 20 Shallow Santa Rosa/Dewey Lake Contact Wells 

Basic water quality chemistry measurements continue at the six ground water monitoring wells 

screened in the Culebra Dolomite, located up- and down-gradient from the repository, and one 

well screened in the Dewey Lake Redbeds. Basic water chemistry testing was also performed at 

three wells screened in the Magenta Dolomite—H-2b1, H-4c, and H-9c—and one additional well 

screened in the Culebra Dolomite—well H9bR. 

Mr. Salness presented programmatic and procedural changes and modifications. These are given 

below. 

 Field data collection and processing of pH, specific conductance, temperature, and 

specific gravity serial sampling are now measured using a newly acquired single-step 

flow-through cell sampling instrument. This instrument replaces the two-step field bench 

chemistry analysis process. Use of the single-step instrument to collect field data required 

procedure updates. The new procedure Field Parameter Measurements and Final Sample 

Collection, REV 0 - WP 02-EM1010 is used to operate the flow-through instrument and 

replaces the two procedures Serial and Final Sample Collection and Anion and Cation 

Analysis (WP 02-EM1005 and WP 02-EM1006, respectively). Since the later two 

procedures are listed in the NMED Class 2 Monitoring Well Permit plan they will not be 

retired until the Class 2 permit has been updated with the NMED. The NMED has 

already approved the use of the single flow-through cell sampling and its attendant 

procedure. 

 The indicator parameters for pH, specific gravity, specific conductance, and temperature 

determine when the sampled water is representative of formation groundwater. What has 
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been modified since the 2011 inspection is the point at which, i.e., ‘when’, indicator 

measurement points are reached in the groundwater sampling. Previously, final indicator 

measurement points were determined after all sampled parameters had stabilized and

three wellbore volumes were pumped. Now, it is determined that final indicator points 

are reached when specific threshold values are reached (within ± 5% of three consecutive 

measurements) or when three wellbore volumes are pumped, whichever occurs first. 

 During the 2011 inspection it was unclear what organization, DOE or Sandia National 

Laboratories, was responsible for developing the annual Culebra and shallow subsurface 

groundwater potentiometric maps provided in the ASER. The procedure Data Review for 

the Annual Culebra Groundwater Report , WP 02-EM1025, Rev. 4 (EPA Inspection ID: 

KME-M2012-GW08) was modified to clarify that SNL develops the final Culebra 

potentiometric map, as specified in Analysis Report for Preparation of 2011 Culebra 

Potentiometric Surface Contour Map, (ERMS 557633, EPA Inspection ID: KMEM2012-GW13). The procedure Data Review for the Annual Culebra Groundwater 

Report specifies that DOE personnel develop the shallow subsurface map. 

 The reporting frequency for the potentiometric heads in the Culebra and the shallow 

subsurface groundwater (used to create potentiometric maps) is now semi-annual (due by 

May 31 and November 30 of each year) rather than monthly. 

 The Culebra Groundwater Report is now submitted annually rather than semi-annually.

 Two groundwater constituents, total organic halogens and iron, have been removed from 

the required groundwater indicator parameter list.

 Well drilling activity since the last inspection occurred at well-pad H-11. At this location 

monitoring well H-11b4 was plugged and abandoned. This well was replaced with the 

newly drilled and completed well H-11b4R. Well H-11b4R is only screened in the 

Culebra. 

Table 4 lists the current Groundwater Monitoring Program procedures and indicates those 

modified since the last inspection. 

Table 4 DOE Documents Reporting Monitored Hydrological Parameters and Relevant 

Procedures

Geomechanical Monitored Parameter Annual Report, July 2010 – June 2011 

Document Title DOE Document ID # EPA Inspection ID # 

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site 

Environmental Report for 2010, Issued 

September 2011 

DOE/WIPP-11-2225 KME-M2012-

CBFO02 
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Procedures Used to Monitor Hydrological Parameters 

Document Title DOE Document ID # Last 

Modification 

EPA 

Inspection ID #

WIPP Groundwater 

Monitoring Program Plan 

WP 02-1, Rev. 11 2/28/2012 KME-M2012-

GW02 

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 

Environmental Monitoring 

Plan 

DOE/WIPP-99-2194 Mar-12 KME-M2012-

GW03 

Field Parameter 

Measurements and Final 

Sample Collection 

WP 02-EM1010 2/27/2012 KME-M2012-

GW04 

Administrative Processes for 

Environmental Monitoring 

and Hydrology Programs 

WP 02-EM3001 Rev 16 2/28/2012 KME-M2012-

GW05 

Pressure Density Survey WP 02-EM1021 Rev 8 6/6/2011 KME-M2012-

GW06 

Groundwater Level 

Measurement 

WP 02-EM1014 Rev 6 No Change KME-M2012-

GW07 

Data Review for the Annual 

Culebra Groundwater Report 

WP 02-EM1025 Rev 4 2/27/2012 KME-M2012-

GW08 

EM&H Field Work and 

Implementation of the Land 

Use Request 

WP 02-EM1024 Rev 5 No Change KME-M2012-

GW09 

Water Level Data Handling 

and Reporting 

WP 02-EM1026 Rev 4 2/22/2012 KME-M2012-

GW10 

Integrated Sample Control 

Plan 

WP 02-EM.02 Rev 3 4/26/2012 KME-M2012-

GW11 

Electric Submersible Pump 

Operation 

WP 02-EM1002 Rev 5 2/28/2012 KME-M2012-

GW12 

Analysis Report for 

Preparation of 2011 Culebra 

Potentiometric Surface 

ERMS 557633 5/17/2012 KME-M2012-

GW13 
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Contour Map 

EPA inspectors reviewed the Culebra groundwater chemistry results reported in the 2010 ASER 

(DOE/WIPP-11-225), Sections 6.2.4 and Appendices E and F. Culebra groundwater quality 

components are evaluated annually as part of the groundwater monitoring programs. 

Groundwater samples from seven monitoring wells are taken and analyzed against the baseline 

values reported in 2000. Constituents are compared against the 95th upper tolerance levels for 

data considered nonparametric (i.e., having neither a normal nor a lognormal distribution with 

16–95 percent non-detects) or the 95th percentile value as calculated for baseline values reported 

in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant RCRA Background Groundwater Quality Baseline Update 

Report (IT Corporation, 2000). Table 5 lists the groundwater indicator parameter constituents 

monitored. All Culebra general chemistry indicator parameters were within the relevant accepted 

tolerance limits or percentile values. None of the constituents of interest exceeded baseline 

concentrations. 

Table 5 General Culebra Groundwater Chemistry Constituents Measured

Common Cations (calcium, magnesium, 

potassium, sodium) 

Common Anions (choride, sulfate) 

Divalent cations Dissolved magnesium and potassium 

Eh potential Specific Gravity pH (Acidity, 

Alkalinity) 

Temperature TDS 

Total Organic Halogens 1 Total Iron1

1 As of 2012 these constituents will no longer be considered indicator parameters.

Culebra potentiometric head measurements are performed by members of the WIPP 

environmental monitoring program. Changes in Culebra flow direction are modeled by using an 

ensemble average of distributed aquifer parameters and calibrating modeled heads to those 

annually measured in the field. The analysis providing Culebra groundwater flow direction is 

performed by scientists at Sandia National Laboratories. The EPA inspector examined Culebra 

potentiometric head data and resulting travel paths and times given in Sections 6.2.5 of the 2011 

ASER report. These were compared to the same parameters provided in the 2009 ASER errata

(DOE/WIPP-10-2225). Table 6 presents predicted travel times given in the two reports. 
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Table 6 Estimated Culebra Travel Times, Travel Distance, and Average 

Groundwater Velocity 

Particle Track Travel Time Originating 

Waste Handling Shaft to LW Boundary

2009 ASER 1 2010 ASER 2

Estimated Advective Travel Time (years) 5900 6283 

Travel Distance (kM) 4.089 4.075 

Average Groundwater Travel Velocity 

(m/yr) 

0.69 0.65 

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 WIPP Site Environmental Report for 2009 Errata, September 2010, DOE/WIPP-10-2225, p. 

148

2 WIPP Site Environmental Report for 2010, September 2011, DOE/WIPP-11-2225, p.157

The slight differences between the estimated June 2009 and February 2010 travel time results are 

reasonable. EPA verified that the potentiometric map development process (specifically tasked to 

Sandia National Laboratories) is more clearly defined. The process developing the map has not 

changed since last year and continues to be adequate for this monitoring requirement. 

In conclusion EPA inspectors found the groundwater monitoring parameters, groundwater 

chemistry constituents and potentiometric heads collected by DOE’s Groundwater Monitoring 

Program to be adequate. EPA inspectors did not identify any concerns or findings for the 

groundwater monitoring program. 

 
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4.3 Monitoring of Waste Activity Parameters

In the CCA, DOE committed to monitor the total radioactivity of waste emplaced in WIPP. 

Waste activity is collected for each container shipped to WIPP and stored in the WIPP Waste 

Data System (WDS). The WDS is a web-based database which tracks total radioactivity as well 

as other waste components emplaced in WIPP (e.g., ferrous and non-ferrous metals, organic 

materials and MgO as well as radionuclide activity). The overarching requirements for the WDS 

are discussed in the WIPP Waste Data System Program and Data Management Plan, WP 08-

NT.01 Revision 22 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-WACT01). Specific requirements and 

criteria for implementation of the program are described in Waste Stream Profile Form Review 

and Approval Program (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-WACT10). DOE reports annual 

waste activity information received and emplaced in the repository in the Annual Transuranic 

Waste Inventory Report – 2011 DOE/TRU-11-3425 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-

WACT02). 

On the morning of July 19th inspectors met with WWDS personnel, who answered questions and 

generated a Nuclide Report, a Materials Emplacement Report, several query reports, and the 

MgO safety factor calculations. All electronic records were found to contain required waste 

stream, container, and emplacement information. The Nuclide Report (WDS Nuclide Report 

through 2012-07-18, EPA Inspection ID: KME-2012-WACT08) generated the current activity of 

repository emplaced waste as of July 18, 2012—the report included the current total activities of 

the ten EPA-tracked radionuclides emplaced in the repository. This latest report was compared to 

a similar report generated during last year’s inspection 2011 Nuclide Report (EPA Inspection ID: 

KME_M2011_WACT01). Comparing the two reports demonstrated consistent reported activities 

for closed panels and increased activity for Panel 6, which at the time of the inspection was 

actively receiving waste. 

Documents viewed by the EPA inspectors are given in Table 7. The reports and 

documents provided to EPA and interviews with WDS staff members demonstrated the 

DOE is adequately monitoring total radionuclide activity emplaced in the WIPP 

repository. 

Table 7 Waste Activity Monitoring Parameters 

Document Title DOE Document ID # Last Modification EPA Inspection 

ID# 

WIPP Waste Data 

System Program and 

Data Management 

Plan

WP 08-NT.01 

Revision 21 02/27/2012 KME-M2012-WACT01 

Annual Transuranic 

Waste Inventory DOE/TRU-11-3425 November 2011 EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-
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Report – 2011 WACT02) 

Savannah River -

SR120065 ( Inspection query) 07/19/2012 KME-M2012-WACT03 

Los Alamos National 

Lab-LA120110 ( Inspection query) 07/19/2012 KME-M2012-WACT004 

Idaho National LabIN120181 ( Inspection query) 07/19/2012 KME-M2012-

WACT005 

Argon National LabAER12013 ( Inspection query) 07/19/2012 KME-M2012-

WACT06 

Argon National LabAER1204 ( Inspection query) 07/19/2012 KME-M2012-

WACT07 

WDS Nuclide Report 

through 2012-07-18 N/A 07/18/2012 (KME M2012 WACT08) 

Waste Stream Profile 

Form Review and 

Approval Program 

WP 08-NT.03, Rev. 

12 12/29/2010 (KME M2012 WACT10) 

Waste Data System 

User's Manual 

DOE/WIPP-09-3427, 

Rev 7 03/29/2012 KME-M2012-WACT11 

Waste Data System 

Software Verification 

and Validation Plan 

WP 08-NT.05, Rev.11 03/12/2012 KME-M2012-

WACT12 

Waste Data System 

Configuration 

Management and 

Software Quality 

Assurance Program 

WP 08-NT.04 REV 19 03/27/2012 KME-M2012-

WACT13 

4.4 Monitoring of Drilling Related Parameters

DOE committed to measure two drilling related parameters in the CCA: the drilling rate and the 

probability of encountering a Castile brine reservoir. The overarching protocol for measuring 

these parameters are documented the Delaware Basin Drilling Surveillance Plan, WP 02-PC.02 

Rev 4 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012–DB02). Drilling data is collected using procedure 
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Delaware Basin Drilling Database Upgrade Process WP 02-EC3002, Rev. 5 (EPA Inspection 

ID: KME-M2012-DB01). 

The surveillance program measures and records many parameters related to drilling activities 

around the WIPP site. The surveillance results documented quarterly and combined drilling 

activity in the annual report Delaware Basin Monitoring Annual Report, September2011, 

DOE/WIPP-11-2308 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012–DB10). The annual report provides 

drilling data within the basin occurring between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011. 

An update and summary of Delaware Basin drilling activities was presented during the July 17th, 

2012 opening briefing (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-DB12). EPA Inspectors reviewed the 

information provided in the Delaware Basin Monitoring Annual Report (DOE-WIPP-11-2308, 

EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-DB10) and Delaware Basin Monitoring Quarterly Report

(EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-DB08). On July 19th EPA inspectors met with WIPP staff and 

viewed how the database is weekly updated to track drilling activities in the basin. The procedure 

followed is given in Delaware Basin Drilling Database Upgrade Process WP 02-EC3002 Rev 5 

(EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012–DB11). The procedure is used to update databases with 

information from various commercial and state sources. Drilling results and brine encounters are 

presented in the annual and quarterly reports. 

EPA reviewed the drilling surveillance database and examined changes in drilling rates, 

permitted wells, and active injection wells. EPA inspectors did a spot check review of Texas and 

New Mexico drilling reports, well database listings and maps of wells drilled within the oil and 

gas wells within the Delaware basin and WIPP vicinity with. Maps, the result of WIPP staff 

demonstrating how the Delaware Basin database maps are produced, of all the hydrocarbon wells 

drilled in Delaware Basin for New Mexico and Texas were given to EPA (New Mexico 

Hydrocarbon 2012 xlsx, EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-DB04 and Texas Hydrocarbon 2012 

xlsx, EPA ID: KME-M2012-DB05, respectively). As part of the demonstration WIPP staff 

created a map of hydrocarbon wells within the nine township surrounding WIPP. This map was 

compared to Figure 2 in the DOE June-2012 Quarterly Report (DBM-55-2012; EPA ID: KMEM2012-DB07 and EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012-DB08, respectively). Another 

demonstration map was created showing the status all wells located within the one mile buffer 

zone as of July 10, 2012 and given to EPA (Well Status – One Mile Buffer 7-10-2012; EPA 

Inspection ID: KME-M2012-DB09). 

Based on EPA’s reviews of the database, the map creation process and staff interviews EPA 

inspectors concluded that DOE adequately tracks drilling rates and Castile brine encounters near 

within the WIPP vicinity. EPA inspectors did not identify any findings or concerns. 

Table 8: Delaware Basin Documents Reviewed 

Document Title DOE Document ID # Last 

Modification 

EPA 

Inspection ID #
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Delaware Basin Drilling 

Database Upgrade Process WP 02-EC3002 Rev. 5 11/10/2011 KME-M2012 DB01 

Delaware Basin Surveillance 

Plan 

WP 02-PC.02 Rev 4 5/12/2012 KME-M2012-

DB02 

New Well Drilled in Northern 

Portion of Delaware Basin.pdf 

( Inspection query) 7/19/2012 KME-M2012-

DB03 

New Mexico Hydrocarbon 

2012.xlsx 

( Inspection query) 7/19/2012 KME-M2012-

DB04 

Texas Hydrocarbon 2012.xlsx ( Inspection query) 7/19/2012 KME-M2012-DB05 

Well Status - One Mile Buffer 

7-10-2012.pdf 

( Inspection query) 7/19/2012 KME-M2012-

DB06 

DBM-55-2012. pdf ( Inspection query) 7/19/2012 KME-M2012-DB07 

Delaware Basin Quarterly 

Report (June-2012) 

Delaware Basin 2012 

Qtrly Report 6/30/2012 KME-M2012-DB08 

Well Status - One Mile Buffer 

7-10-2012.pdf 

( Inspection query) 7/19/2012 KME-M2012-

DB09 

Delaware Basin Monitoring 

Annual Report 

DOE/WIPP-11-2308 9/30/2011 KME-M2012-

DB10 

Delaware Basin Drilling 

Database Upgrade Process 

WP 02-EC3002 Rev 5 11/10/2011 KME-M2012-

DB11 

Delaware Basin EPA 

Presentation July 17, 2012 

N/A 4/17/2012 KME-M2012-

DB12 

   
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4.5 Monitoring of Subsidence Parameters

In the CCA DOE committed to measure ground subsidence at the WIPP site. This parameter is 

measured using procedures documented as part of the WIPP Underground and Surface 

Surveying Program WP 09-ES.01, Rev. 5 (EPA Inspection ID:KME-M2012-SB01). DOE 

performs subsidence surveys at the site annually during pre-closure operations. The results of 

this program are reported annually. The 2011 survey results are provided in WIPP Subsidence 

Monument Leveling Survey 2011, DOE/WIPP 12-2293, 12/27/2011 (EPA Inspection ID:KMEM2012-SB02). The most recent report, published in December 2011, shows that survey loop 

vertical closures and accuracies meet the standards set by the National Geodetic Survey for 

Second Order Class II surveys. The report fulfills the requirement that the subsidence parameter 

is measured and reported on a yearly basis. 

On July 17, during the inspection of the WIPP site, subsidence staff demonstrated the office 

procedure included in Section 2.0 of the technical procedure Subsidence Survey Data Acquisition 

Report, WP 09-ES4001, Rev. 2 (EPA ID : KME-M2012-SB02), which describes the steps taken 

to process raw field survey data and to calculate the final surface elevations published in the 

annual report. EPA inspectors did not identify any concerns or findings. 

Table 8 WIPP Subsidence Procedures and Documents Reviewed 

Document Title DOE Document ID # Last 

Modificatio

n 

EPA Inspection ID 

# 

WIPP Underground and 

Surface Surveying Program WP 09-ES.01, Rev. 5 01/14/09 KME-M2012-SB01 

Subsidence Survey Data 

Acquisition Report WP 09-ES4001, Rev 2 12/11/2011 KME-M2012-SB02 

WIPP Panel Closure 

Survey Plan WP 09-ES.02, Rev 2 12/29/2010 KME-M2012-SB03 

WIPP Subsidence 

Monument Leveling Survey 

2011 

DOE/WIPP 12-2293 12/27/2011 KME-M2012-SB04 
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Attachments

 
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Attachment A: Inspection Plan 

WIPP Monitoring Inspection Plan 40 CFR 194.42 for the year 2011

Purpose: 

Verify that the Department of Energy (DOE) can demonstrate that the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 

(WIPP) is monitoring the parameter commitments made in the documentation to support the 

EPA’s certification decision, in particular CCA, Volume 1, Section 7.2, Table 7.7 and Appendix 

MON. This inspection is conducted under the authority of 40 CFR 194, Section 21. 

This inspection is part of EPA’s continued oversight to ensure that WIPP can, in fact, monitor 

the performance of significant parameters of the disposal system. 

Scope: 

Inspection activities will include an examination of monitoring and sampling equipment both on 

and off site, and in the underground. A review of sampling procedures and measurement 

techniques may be conducted. Quality assurance procedures and documentation for each of these 

activities will also be reviewed. 

Focal Areas of This Year’s Inspection: 

- What has changed in the monitoring program this past year? 

- What documentation and procedures have changes? 

- Update the monitoring program and results for the past year. 

- Have any monitoring parameters changed, and have any action limits been achieved? 

Location: This inspection will be held at the WIPP facility location twenty-six miles south east 

of Carlsbad, New Mexico and the surrounding vicinity as needed. 

Duration: The EPA expects to complete its inspection in two days. Each day will begin with an 

opening meeting at 8:00 a.m. and end before 5:00 p.m. with a closeout session. 

Inspection Date: Week of July 16, 2012. 

Documents For Review: The latest versions of any documentation and/or procedures related to 

the DOE monitoring program. 
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Attachment B: 2012 Monitoring Inspection Checklist 

Checklist for Geotechnical Monitoring Commitments– July 2012

Monitoring Commitments Geotechnical Parameters

# Question Comment (Objective Evidence) Result

1 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented 

plans/programs/procedures 

to measure - 

a) Creep Closure; 

b) Extent of Deformation; 

c) Initiation of Brittle Deformation and 

d) Displacement of Deformation 

Features 

during the pre-closure phase of 

operations as specified in the CCA part 

of the geomechanical monitoring 

system? 

(CCA, Volume 1, Table 7-7; App 

MON, 

Table MON-1) 40 CFR 194.42 (c) and 

(e)

WIPP Geotechnical Engineering 

Program Plan, (WP 07-01 Rev 6: 

EPA Inspection ID# KME-M2012-

GT13), documents plans to measure, 

report, and the QA requirements 

related to these activities. Section 3.0 

of WP 07-01 documents the 

geomechanical monitoring program 

and records the activities associated 

with this program. Section 4.0 of WP 

07-01 documents the quality assurance 

requirements for these activities. 

WIPP site staff discussed changes to 

the program during the past year 

(KME-M2012-GT13). Staff 

demonstrated the adequacy of the 

program and that the program 

produces satisfactory results. 

Geotechnical staff showed samples of 

remote measurements, sample plots, 

and staff preformed underground 

manual measurements of convergence. 

The inspector toured the underground 

and reviewed the computer system and 

databases used to collect and process 

recorded data. 

Results of this program are 

documented annually in the 

Geotechnical Analysis Report Volumes 

1 and 2 for each reporting period 

(DOE/WIPP 12-3484, Vol 1; EPA 

Inspection ID#: KME-M2012-GT01 

and DOE/WIPP 12-3484, Vol 2; EPA 

Inspection ID#: KME-M2012-GT02, 

respectively). 

The inspector verified that the 

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geomechanical parameters continued 

to be appropriately monitored by 

DOE.

2 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented an effective quality 

assurance program for item 1 above? 

40 

CFR 194.22

During the 2012 inspection the EPA 

inspector evaluated the quality 

assurance program and found it to be 

adequate.

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3 Does DOE demonstrate that the results 

of the geotechnical investigations are 

reported annually? (CCA, App. MON, 

Page MON-10)

WP 07-01 Rev 6, Section 3.2 (EPA 

Inspection ID#: KME-M2012-GT13) 

requires that analysis be performed 

annually and results are published in 

the annual geotechnical analysis report 

(DOE/WIPP 12-3484, Vol 1; EPA 

Inspection ID#: KME-M2012-GT01 

and DOE/WIPP 12-3484, Vol 2; EPA 

Inspection ID#: KME-M2012-GT02, 

respectively). 

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Checklist for Hydrologic Monitoring Commitments – July 2012 

Monitoring Commitments Hydrological Parameters

# Question Comment (Objective Evidence) Result

1 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented 

plans/programs/procedures to measure 

– 

a) Culebra Groundwater Composition; 

(CCA, Volume 1, Table 7-7; App 

MON, Table MON-1) 40 CFR 194.42 

(c) and (e) 

Objective evidence given reviewing 

the following procedures and reports: 

Field Parameter Measurements and 

Final Sample Collection, (WP 02-

EM1010 Rev 0; EPA Inspection ID#: 

KME-M2012‐GW04) 

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b) Change in Culebra Groundwater 

Flow Direction during the pre-closure 

phase of operations as specified in the 

CCA part of WIPP’s groundwater 

monitoring plan? 

 (CCA, Volume 1, Table 7-7; App 

MON, Table MON-1) 40 CFR 194.42 

(c) and (e) 

Objective evidence given reviewing 

the following procedures and reports – 

WIPP Groundwater Monitoring 

Program Plan (WP 02-1, Rev. 11; 

EPA Inspection ID#: KME-M2012‐

GW02)

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual 

Site Environmental Report for 2010 

(DOE/WIPP-11-2225; EPA Inspection 

ID#: KME-M2012‐CBFO‐02) 
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Analysis Report for Preparation of 

2011 Culebra Potentiometric Surface 

Contour Map, ERMS 557633 

05/17/12; EPA Inspection ID#: KMEM2012-GW13). 

Results are documented annually 

Section 6.2.5, Figure 6.12 of Waste 

Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site 

Environmental Report for 2010 

(DOE/WIPP-11-2225; EPA Inspection 

ID#: KME-M2012-CBFO-02) Figure 

6.1 of 

2 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented an effective quality 

assurance program for item 1 above? 

(CCA, App MON, Page MON-22) 40 

CFR 194.22 

During the 2012 inspection the EPA 

inspector evaluated the quality 

assurance program and found it to be 

adequate. 

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3 Does DOE demonstrate that the results 

of the groundwater monitoring program 

are reported annually? (CCA, App. 

MON, Page MON-22) 

Objective evidence given in the Waste 

Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site 

Environmental Report for 2010, 

DOE/WIPP-11-2225, (ASER). The 

document provides annual 

groundwater elevations for 47 wells 

completed in the Culebra and used this 

well data to create the Culebra 

regional and local potentiometric maps 

around the WIPP LWB. 

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Checklist for Waste Activity Monitoring Commitments – July 2012 

Monitoring Commitments Waste Activity Parameters

# Question Comment (Objective Evidence) Result

1 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented 

plans/programs/procedures to measure - 

a) Waste Activity? 

(CCA, Volume 1, Table 7-7; App 

MON, Table MON-1) 40 CFR 194.42 

(c) and (e) 

WIPP Waste Data System Program 

and Data Management Plan, WP 08-

NT.01 Revision 22 (EPA Inspection 

ID: KME-M2012-WACT01describes 

the programmatic plan used to monitor 

and store waste activity information. 

The protocol sued to collect, process 

and store the waste activity is 

described in . Yearly reporting of 

waste activity is provided in Annual 

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Change Report 2009/2010, Table 3 

(DOE/WTS November 15, 2010. EPA 

Inspection ID: KME-M2012-

WACT002).

2 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented an effective quality 

assurance program for item 1? (CCA, 

App WAP, page C-30) 40 CFR 194.22 

During the 2012 inspection the EPA 

inspector evaluated the quality 

assurance program and found it to be 

adequate. 

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3 Does DOE demonstrate that the results 

of the waste activity parameters are 

reported annually? (CCA Volume, 

Section 7.2.4 Reporting) 

Annual Transuranic Waste Inventory 

Report -(EPA Inspection ID: KMEM2012-WACT02) verifies that these 

parameters are updated and reported 

annually. 

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Checklist for Drilling Rate Monitoring Commitments – July 2012 

Monitoring Commitments Drilling Related Parameters

# Question Comment (Objective Evidence) Result

1 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented 

plans/programs/procedures to measure - 

a) Drilling Rate; and 

b) Probability of Encountering a Castile 

Brine Reservoir? 

(CCA, Volume 1, Table 7-7; App 

MON, Table MON-1) 40 CFR 194.42 

(c) and (e) 

The Delaware Basin Drilling 

Surveillance Plan, WP 02-PC.02 Rev 

4 (EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012–

DB02), documents the program to 

measure, record, report, and the QA 

requirements for these activities. 

Quality assurance requirements are 

documented in Section 7.0 of WP 02-

PC.02 Rev 4. The Delaware Basin 

Drilling Database Upgrade Process

WP 02-EC3002 Rev 5 (EPA 

Inspection ID: KME-M2012–DB01) 

documents the process used to update 

databases with information from 

various commercial and state sources. 

Drilling rate and Castile brine 

encounter data are reported annually in 

the Delaware Basin Monitoring 

Annual Report DOE/WIPP 11-2308 

(EPA Inspection ID: KME-M2012–

DB10) in Sections 2.5 and 2.6. 

WIPP staff discussed changes during 

the past year. DB staff reported on 

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brine encounters, drilling rate 

calculations, and provided maps of 

drilling activities near WIPP (KMEM2012-DB03, KME-M2012-DB06, 

KME-M2012-DB07, and KMEM2012-DB09). Staff also provided the 

latest listing of the New Mexico and 

Texas well databases (KME-M2012-

DB04, KME-M2012-DB05). They 

demonstrated that DOE is adequately 

monitoring these parameters through 

the Delaware Basin monitoring 

program. 

2 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented an effective quality 

assurance program for item 1 above? 

(CCA, App DMP, page DMP-9) 40 

CFR 194.22 

During this inspection the EPA 

inspector evaluated the quality 

assurance program and found it to be 

adequate. 

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3 Does DOE demonstrate that the results 

of the drilling related parameters are 

reported annually? (CCA Volume, 

Section 7.2.4 Reporting; App DMP, 

page DMP-9) 

Delaware Basin Monitoring Annual 

Report, December 2011, DOE/WIPP11-2308 Section 6.0 documents that 

results are reported annually. 

DOE/WIPP-11-2308 verifies that 

these parameters are updated and 

reported annually. 

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Checklist for Subsidence Monitoring Commitments – July 2012 

Monitoring Commitments Subsidence Measurements

# Question Comment (Objective Evidence) Result

1 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented 

plans/programs/procedures to measure - 

a) Subsidence Measurement? 

(CCA, Volume 1, Table 7-7; App 

MON, Table MON-1) 40 CFR 194.42 

(c) and (e) 

Demonstration is provided via the 

implementation of the subsidence 

survey program as given in WIPP 

Underground and Surface Surveying 

Program WP 09-ES.01, Rev. 5 (EPA 

Inspection ID:KME-M2012-SB01 

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2 Does DOE demonstrate that they have 

implemented an effective quality 

assurance program for item 1 above? 

(CCA, App DMP, page DMP-9) 40 

CFR 194.22 

During this inspection the EPA 

inspector evaluated the quality 

assurance program and found it to be 

adequate. 

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3 Does DOE demonstrate that the results 

of the subsidence measurements are 

reported annually? (CCA Volume, 

Section 7.2.4 Reporting;) 

The results of this program are 

reported annually in the WIPP 

Subsidence Monument Leveling 

Survey – 2011, DOE/WIPP 12-2293 

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Attachment C: Documents Reviewed

Documents Received and Reviewed During Inspection 194.42 Monitoring 

Inspection July 2012 

EPA Inspection ID# Documents Title DOE ID# 

Hydrologic Documents - Groundwater Monitoring 

KME-M2012-GW01 WIPP Insp July 17 2012 DOE Presentation (Environmental Monitoring and Hydrology) N/A KME-M2012-GW02 WIPP Groundwater Monitoring Program Plan WP 02-1, Rev. 11 KME-M2012-GW03 

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Environmental Monitoring Plan DOE/WIPP-99-21

KME-M2012-GW04 

Field Parameter Measurements and Final Sample Collection WP 02-EM1010 R

KME-M2012-GW05 

Administrative Processes for Environmental Monitoring and Hydrology Programs 

WP 02-EM3001 R16 

KME-M2012-GW06 Pressure Density Survey WP 02-EM1021 RKME-M2012-GW07 Groundwater Level Measurement WP 02-EM1014 RKME-M2012-GW08 

Data Review for the Annual Culebra Groundwater Report WP 02-EM1025 R

KME-M2012-GW09 

EM&H Field Work and Implementation of the Land Use Request WP 02-EM1024 R

KME-M2012-GW10 Water Level Data Handling and Reporting WP 02-EM1026 RKME-M2012-GW11 Integrated Sample Control Plan WP 02-EM.02 Rev 
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KME-M2012-GW12 Electric Submersible Pump Operation WP 02-EM1002 RKME-M2012-GW13 

Analysis Report for Preparation of 2011 Culebra Potentiometric Surface Contour Map ERMS 557633 Monitoring of Waste Activities 

KME-M2012-WACT01 

WIPP Waste Data System Program and Data 

Management Plan WP 08-NT.01 Re

KME-M2012-WACT02 Annual Transuranic Waste Inventory Report – 2011 DOE/TRU-11-34KME-M2012-WACT03 Savannah River Shipment Summary -SR120065 Inspection que

KME-M2012-

WACT004 

Los Alamos National Lab Shipment SummaryLA120110 

Inspection que

KME-M2012-

WACT005 

Idaho National Lab Shipment Summary-IN120181 

Inspection que

KME-M2012-WACT06 Argon National Lab Shipment Summary -AER12013 Inspection queKME-M2012-WACT07 Argon National Lab Shipment Summary -AER1204 Inspection que

KME M2012 WACT08 WDS Nuclide Report through 2012-07-18 Inspection queKME M2012 WACT10 

Waste Stream Profile Form Review and Approval 

Program 

WP 08-NT.03 

Rev 12 

KME-M2012-WACT11 Waste Data System User's Manual DOE/WIPP-09-3
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Rev 7 

KME-M2012-WACT12 

Waste Data System Software Verification and 

Validation Plan WP 08-NT.05 Re

KME-M2012-WACT13 

Waste Data System Configuration Management and 

Software Quality Assurance Program WP 08-NT.04 Re

Delaware Basin Documents 

KME-M2012 DB01 Delaware Basin Drilling Database Upgrade Process 

WP 02-EC3002 R5 

KME-M2012-DB02 Delaware Basin Surveillance Plan WP 02-PC.02 Rev KME-M2012-DB03 New Well Drilled in Northern Portion of Delaware Basin (Inspection query) KME-M2012-DB04 New Mexico Hydrocarbon 2012.xlsx (Inspection query) KME-M2012-DB05 Texas Hydrocarbon 2012.xlsx (Inspection query) KME-M2012-DB06 Well Status - One Mile Buffer 7-10-2012.pdf (Inspection query) KME-M2012-DB07 DBM-55-2012. pdf (Inspection query) KME-M2012-DB08 Delaware Basin Quarterly Report (June-2012) .pdf 

Delaware Basin 2Qtrly Report 

KME-M2012-DB09 WEL Status - One Mile Buffer 7-10-2012.pdf (Inspection query) KME-M2012-DB10 Delaware Basin Monitoring Annual Report DOE/WIPP-11-23KME-M2012-DB11 Delaware Basin Drilling Database Upgrade Process WP 02-EC3002 RKME-M2012-DB12 Delaware Basin EPA Presentation July 17, 2012 N/A 
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Subsidence Documents 

KME-M2012-SB01 WIPP Underground and Surface Surveying Program WP 09-ES.01, ReKME-M2012-SB02 Subsidence Survey Data Acquisition Report 

WP 09-ES4001, R2 

KME-M2012-SB03 WIPP Panel Closure Plan WP 09-ES.02, ReKME-M2012-SB04 WIPP Subsidence Monument Leveling Survey 2011 DOE/WIPP 12-22

Geotechnical 

KME-M2012-GT01 Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011, 

Vol 1 

DOE/WIPP-12-34Vol. 1 

KME-M2012-GT02 Geotechnical Analysis Report for July 2010 – June 2011, 

Vol 2 

DOE/WIPP-12-34Vol. 2 

KME-M2012 GT03 Geologic and Fracture Mapping of Facility Horizon Drifts WP 07-EU1001 RKME-M2012 GT04 Geologic Core Logging WP 07-EU1002 RKME-M2012 GT05 Manually Acquired Geomechanical Instrument Data WP 07-EU1301 RKME-M2012 GT06 Geomechanical Instrument Data Processing WP 07-EU1303 RKME-M2012 GT07 Installing Convergence Reference Points WP 07-EU1304 RKME-M2012 GT08 Installing Multiposition Borehole Rod Extensometers WP 07-EU1305 R
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KME-M2012 GT09 Installing Rock Bolt Load Rock Cells WP 07-EU1306 RKME-M2012 GT010 Installing Wire Convergence Meters WP 07-EU1307 RKME-M2012 GT011 Installing Wire Extension Meters WP 07-EU1308 RKME-M2012 GT012 WIPP Core Storage, Handling, and Distribution WP 07-EU3504 RKME-M2012-GT013 WIPP Cumulative Convergence Point for S3650-W0285 N/A KME-M2012-GT014 WIPP Convergence Rate –Point S3650-W0285 N/A KME-M2012-QA001 Software Screening and Control WP 16-2 Rev 11