Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: dde3601f-5c9c-402e-b23c-8b7adb773461
Document Type: srp
Title: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS1
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070611.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 11
Section ID: 11.4
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4. Low Level Dry Waste Storage (a) Low level dry waste is classified as contaminated material which contains sources of radioactive material that is dispersed in small concentrations throughout large volumes of inert material which contain no free water. Generally, this consists of dry contaminated material such as rags, clothing, paper, air filters and small equipment (i.e., tools and instruments) which cannot be easily decontaminated. (b) Licensees should implement controls to segregate and minimize the generation of Low Level Dry Waste to lessen the impact on waste storage. (c) The following design objectives and criteria are applicable for low level dry waste storage containers and facilities: (1) All dry or compacted radwaste should be located in restricted areas where effective material control and accountability can be maintained. While structures are not required to meet seismic criteria, protection should be afforded to insure the radioactivity is contained safely by use of good engineering judgement. (2) The waste container should be designed to insure radioactive material containment during normal and abnormal occurrences. The waste container materials should not support combustion. The packaged material should not cause fires through, spontaneous chemical reactions, retained heat, etc. (3) Containers should generally comply with the criteria of 10 CFR Part 71 and 49 CFR Part 170 to minimize the need for repackaging for shipment.60 APPENDIX 11.4-A DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE OF LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE I. Introduction DRAFT Rev. 3 - April 1996 11.4-22 The objective of this technical position is to provide guidance to licensees considering additional onsite low level radioactive waste storage capabilities. While it may be prudent and/or necessary to establish additional onsite storage capability, waste should not be placed in contingency storage if the ability to dispose of waste at a licensed disposal site exists. The shipping of waste at