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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ed and protected against unless otherwise justified. (d) The following design objectives and criteria are applicable for solidified waste storage containers and facilities: (1) All solidified radwaste should be located in restricted areas where effective material control 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 judgment, such as the use of curbs and drains to contain spills of dewatered resins or sludges. (2) If the waste product is potentially corrosive, proven provisions should be made to protect the container (i.e., special liners or coatings) and, or neutralize the waste. If deemed appropriate and necessary, highly noncorrosive materials (e.g., stainless steel) should be used. Potential corrosion between the solid waste forms and the container should also be considered. In the case of dewatered resins, highly corrosive acids and bases can be generated which will significantly reduce the longevity of the container. The Process Control Program (PCP), should implement steps to assure the above does not occur, and provisions on container material 11.4-21 DRAFT Rev. 3 - April 1996 selection and precoating should be made to insure that container breach does not occur during temporary storage periods. (3) Provisions should be made for additional reprocessing or repackaging due to container failure and/or, as required for final transporting and burial, as per DOT and burial site criteria. Contamination isolation and decontamination capabilities should be developed. Whereby significant handling and personnel exposure can be anticipated, ALARA methodology should be incorporated as per Regulatory Guides 8.8 and 8.10. 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