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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rsonnel, and present a minimal environmental impact. The objective of this appendix is to provide guidance to applicants considering onsite low level radioactive waste storage capabilities for several years, but for a period significantly less than the life of the plant. The duration of the intended storage, the type and form of waste, and the magnitude of radionuclides present will dictate the safeguards and the level of complexity (waste form, container material, building design, surveillance, etc.) required to assure public health and safety, and informal risk to operating personnel. The magnitude of the onsite storage hazard is predicated on the type of waste being stored, the quantity of radionuclides present, and how readily they might be transported into the environment. In general, it is preferable to store radioactive material in solid form. Under some circumstances, however, temporary storage in liquid form may be desirable or required. The specific design and operation of any storage facility will be significantly Influenced by the various waste forms, consequently, this Appendix addresses wet waste, solidified wet waste and dry low level waste. Prior to acceptance of such an on-site storage facility, substantial safety review and environmental analysis must be conducted to assure adequate public health and safety, and minimal environmental impact. The acceptance criteria and performance objectives of any proposed storage facility, or area, will need to meet minimal requirements in areas of design considerations, operational considerations, and safety considerations. For purposes of this appendix, the major emphasis will be on safety considerations in the storing, handling, and eventual disposition of the radioactive waste. Additional considerations for decontamination and decommissioning of the temporary storage facility also need to be integrated into the design and operation of the proposed storage facility. B. STORAGE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. General